Heavy Polyester-Cotton Cross Twill Workwear Fabric from China
This durable cross twill fabric exceeds 170 g/m², mixed mainly with cotton and less than 85% polyester staple fibers, incorporating yarns of different colors for camouflage or striped effects. Classified in HTS 5514.30.32.80 for its 3/4-thread twill (including cross), heavy weight, specific fiber blend, and multi-color yarns per Chapter 55 definitions. Suited for industrial uniforms and bags.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document staple fiber length and crimp to distinguish from filament yarns, avoiding shift to Chapter 54
• For workwear end-use, provide invoices showing fabric-only import; finished garments risk Chapter 62 reclass
• Test for shrinkage and colorfastness; US customs may require proof against poplin/broadcloth misclassification