Polyester-Cotton 3-Thread Twill Fabric from China
A woven fabric made from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing over 170 g/m², featuring a 3-thread twill weave in an unbleached or bleached state without napping. It falls under HTS 5514.12.0020 due to its specific twill construction, fiber composition under 85% polyester, and weight exceeding 170 g/m². Commonly used for durable workwear and upholstery.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm less than 85% polyester mixed mainly with cotton, as misdeclaration can lead to reclassification
• Provide weave structure documentation (3-thread twill) and weight certificates to avoid disputes at customs
• Ensure no napping treatment; declare as unbleached/bleached only to match statistical suffix 617