Polyester-Cotton Denim Twill Fabric

This is a 3-thread twill woven fabric made from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing over 170 g/m², featuring yarns of different colors to create the classic denim look with a blue warp and white filling. It falls under HTS 5514.30.32.15 as 'other denim' because it matches the denim definition for synthetic staple-cotton blends in twill weave, excluding specific statistical categories. Commonly used for casual apparel and upholstery.

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%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5211.42.00Lower: 43.1% vs 49.9%

If cotton content exceeds 85% by weight

Higher cotton proportion shifts to Chapter 52 woven fabrics of cotton, mixed mainly with synthetics.

5516.43.00Lower: 35% vs 49.9%

If dyed uniformly rather than denim-style

Uniformly dyed twill fabrics without the characteristic denim color contrast fall under other polyester staple fiber fabrics.

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 49.9%

If coated or laminated with polyurethane

Textile fabrics impregnated or coated with plastics are reclassified to Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% synthetic staple; ensure weight exceeds 170 g/m² with documentation

Watch for misclassification as 100% cotton denim under 5209.42

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Brushed Poly-Cotton Denim for Jackets

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