Cotton-Polyester Twill Denim Fabric from China
A durable twill weave fabric exceeding 170 g/m², dyed, composed of 65% cotton and 35% polyester staple fibers. It falls under HTS 5514.29.0040 due to its synthetic staple fiber content below 85%, mixed mainly with cotton, twill weave, and weight specification. Commonly used for heavy-duty apparel like jackets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47%
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% synthetic staple mixed mainly with cotton; mislabeling leads to reclassification
• Provide mill certificates and weight specs (gsm) in documentation to avoid customs holds
• Ensure dye fastness tests for color bleeding issues common in polyester-cotton blends