Dyed Poly-Cotton Denim-Style Twill for Jackets from China
A 4-thread cross twill fabric at 250 g/m² with 70% polyester staple and 30% cotton, dyed for rugged jacket production. Classified in HTS 5514.22.00 for its synthetic staple-cotton mix, exceeding 170 g/m², twill construction, and dyeing.
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
• Include weave diagrams and g/m² certifications; twill verification prevents shift to plain weave rates
• Label as 'mixed mainly with cotton' if polyester <85%; pure polyester goes to 5515
• Watch for shrinkage testing—post-dye weight must exceed 170 g/m² threshold