Poly-Cotton Twill Poplin Alternative Fabric from China
Unbleached twill weave fabric, 75% polyester staple/25% cotton, 145 g/m², mimicking poplin for shirts but twill structured. Under HTS 5513.13.0020 for non-plain weave, lightweight mixed synthetics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Differentiate from poplin via weave photos/microscopy; chapter notes exclude twill from poplin
• Ensure <85% synthetics with test reports; importers often overlook blend ratios
• Declare as greige (unbleached) goods; finishing in US may qualify for lower duties