Polyester-Cotton Twill Work Pants Fabric

This dyed 3-thread twill fabric, weighing 220 g/m², contains 65% polyester staple fibers and 35% cotton, ideal for manufacturing durable work pants. It falls under HTS 5514.22.00 due to its twill weave, polyester staple fiber dominance under 85%, cotton mix, weight over 170 g/m², and dyed finish.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

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Alternative Classifications

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5211.42.00Lower: 43.1% vs 49.9%

If made from polyester filament yarns instead of staple fibers

Filament-based twill fabrics shift to Chapter 52 cotton headings, not Chapter 55 staple fiber weaves.

5514.11.00Same rate: 49.9%

If plain weave rather than 3- or 4-thread twill

Plain weave changes the fabric structure, moving it to earlier subheadings in 5514.

5514.23.00Same rate: 49.9%

If of yarns of different colors, not uniformly dyed

Yarn-dyed or multi-color yarns classify separately from piece-dyed fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% polyester staple with cotton mix; discrepancies lead to reclassification

Provide mill certificates showing weight >170 g/m² and dyed twill weave to avoid undervaluation penalties

Declare as greige if undyed to prevent misfiling under this dyed subheading

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