Polyester-Cotton Printed Twill Shirt Fabric from China
This is a lightweight printed woven fabric featuring 3-thread twill construction, made from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing under 170 g/m². It falls under HTS 5513.49.10.00 due to its specific twill weave, printed finish, and fiber composition of less than 85% polyester with cotton. Commonly used for casual shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48.6%
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 tests to confirm <85% polyester mixed with cotton, as misdeclaration can lead to reclassification
• Provide weave structure certification (3/4-thread twill) and weight documentation to avoid delays at customs
• Ensure printing is post-weave to qualify under 'printed' subheading; pre-printed rolls may face different scrutiny