Unbleached Polyester Twill Fabric from China
This is an unbleached woven fabric made from 100% polyester staple fibers using a twill weave construction, weighing approximately 200 gsm. It falls under HTS 5512.91.00.60 because it contains 85% or more synthetic staple fibers, is unbleached, and features a twill weave as specified in the statistical note (617). Commonly used for upholstery and workwear linings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm 85%+ synthetic staple fibers, as blends under 85% shift to other headings
• Provide weave structure documentation (e.g
• twill pattern photos) to customs for accurate 617 classification
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as plain weave, which would classify under 5512.11 or 5512.19