Polyester-Cotton 3-Thread Twill Fabric from China
This unbleached woven fabric is made from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing over 170 g/m², featuring a 3-thread twill weave. It falls under HTS 5514.12.00 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 <85% polyester mixed with cotton, as exceeding this shifts to 5513
• Provide mill certificates showing weight >170 g/m² and twill weave type to avoid misclassification as plain weave
• Ensure unbleached/bleached status matches; dyeing moves to 5514.22.00, increasing duties