Heavyweight Polyester-Cotton Twill for Uniforms from China
Dyed 3-thread twill fabric, 280 g/m², 60% polyester staple fibers mixed with 40% cotton, designed for industrial uniforms. HTS 5514.22.00 applies due to weight over 170 g/m², twill weave, dyed, and <85% synthetic staple with cotton.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Submit dyed shade cards and staple yarn specs; customs scrutinizes polyester-cotton ratios
• Avoid bulk packaging without weight proofs—excessive compression can drop apparent g/m² below threshold
• For uniforms end-use, note no special provisions; classify by fabric properties only