Polyester-Cotton Dyed Twill Fabric from China
A dyed twill weave fabric made from 65% polyester staple fibers and 35% cotton, weighing 220 g/m². It falls under HTS 5514.23.00.90 as it contains less than 85% polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, is dyed, and exceeds 170 g/m². This heavy fabric is commonly used for durable upholstery and workwear.
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 testing to confirm <85% polyester staple and cotton mix for accurate classification
• Provide dyeing certificates and weight documentation (gsm) to customs to avoid reclassification