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Printed Poly-Cotton Twill Blouse Material

Printed twill weave fabric blending polyester staple fibers (<85%) with cotton, at 140 g/m², ideal for blouses. Classified in HTS 5513.49.2020 for its twill weave, printing, synthetic-cotton mix, and light weight. Meets statistical note criteria for non-poplin/broadcloth types.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+37.5%52.4%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%—14.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%—14.9%

Alternative Classifications

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

5513.21.00Lower: 27.4% vs 52.4%

If unprinted

Unprinted polyester-cotton twill/satin fabrics shift to 5513.21 for plain (non-printed) subheading.

6006.34.00Lower: 47.5% vs 52.4%

If knitted rather than woven

Knitted polyester-cotton fabrics classify under Chapter 60, not woven Chapter 55.

5210.49.60Lower: 47.9% vs 52.4%

If mixed mainly with man-made filaments instead of staple

Filament-based blends go to Chapter 52 subheadings for cotton with man-made filaments.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Label rolls with exact composition and weight; discrepancies lead to audits

• Confirm twill weave via microscopy if challenged, distinguishing from plain weaves like printcloth

• For apparel sets, classify fabric separately unless imported as retail set

Related Products under HTS 5513.49.20.20

Polyester-Cotton Satin Dress Fabric

A lightweight printed satin weave fabric made from a blend of polyester staple fibers and cotton, weighing 150 g/m² with less than 85% polyester. It falls under HTS 5513.49.2020 due to its satin weave, printed finish, polyester-cotton mix, and weight not exceeding 170 g/m². Commonly used for women's dresses and blouses.

Polyester-Cotton Twill Scarf Fabric

Lightweight 160 g/m² printed twill fabric of polyester staple fibers (<80%) and cotton, used for fashion scarves. HTS 5513.49.2020 applies due to twill weave, printing, specific fiber mix, and weight limit. Excludes square construction types per chapter notes.

Satin Weave Poly-Cotton Shirting

Printed satin weave shirting fabric with 70% polyester staple and 30% cotton, 155 g/m². Fits HTS 5513.49.2020 as 'other' polyester staple-cotton printed satin/twill under 170 g/m². Not qualifying as broadcloth per statistical note (a).

Printed Twill Poly-Cotton Skirt Lining

Twill weave printed lining fabric blending <85% polyester staple with cotton, 145 g/m² for skirts. HTS 5513.49.2020 due to weave type (617), printing, composition, and weight specs. Lightweight for apparel linings.

Fashion Poly-Cotton Satin Chiffon Blend

Delicate printed satin weave with polyester staple (<85%) and cotton at 130 g/m², mimicking chiffon for overlays. Under HTS 5513.49.2020 for printed polyester-cotton satin/twill ≤170 g/m². Excludes printcloth specs per note (c).

Twill Weave Poly-Cotton Headscarf Fabric

Printed twill fabric of 75% polyester staple and cotton, 165 g/m² for headscarves. HTS 5513.49.2020 captures its printed 'other' polyester-cotton twill under weight limit. Not sheeting per note (b).