Polyester-Cotton Twill Shirting Fabric

This unbleached twill weave fabric is made from a blend of 65% polyester staple fibers and 35% cotton, weighing 150 g/m², ideal for dress shirts. It falls under HTS 5513.13.0020 due to its twill weave, synthetic staple fiber content under 85% mixed mainly with cotton, and weight not exceeding 170 g/m².

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5513.11.00Same rate: 49.9%

If plain weave instead of twill

Plain weave fabrics of same composition fall under 5513.11, per chapter notes excluding satin/twill from 'other'.

5208.32.40Lower: 44.7% vs 49.9%

If cotton content exceeds 85%

Switches to Chapter 52 cotton fabrics when synthetic staple fibers are less than 15%.

5514.12.00Same rate: 49.9%

If weight exceeds 170 g/m²

Heavier polyester-cotton twill fabrics classify under 5514 for weights over 170 g/m².

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% polyester staple fibers mixed with cotton for accurate classification

Provide weave structure documentation (twill certification) to customs to avoid misclassification as plain weave

Ensure weight certificates showing ≤170 g/m²; common pitfall is reclassification to heavier fabric subheadings

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