Polyester-Cotton Twill Work Pants Fabric from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• 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