Cotton-Polyester Twill Workwear Fabric
This unbleached twill weave fabric, weighing 220 g/m², contains 60% polyester staple fibers mixed with 40% cotton, exceeding 170 g/m² threshold. It falls under HTS 5514.19.90.40 due to its twill weave structure and synthetic-cotton blend not reaching 85% synthetic content. Commonly used for durable work pants and jackets.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing 85% or more cotton by weight
Predominantly cotton fabrics shift to Chapter 52, regardless of synthetic admixture level.
If dyed or printed instead of unbleached/bleached
Coloration (dyed, printed) moves fabric to colored woven fabrics heading in 5516.
If mixed with filament yarns rather than staple fibers
Filament synthetic yarns classify under Chapter 54, not staple fiber Chapter 55.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify exact fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% synthetic staple fibers for accurate classification
• Provide mill certificates showing weight >170 g/m² and weave type (twill/satin) to avoid reclassification
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