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Printed Polyester-Cotton Twill Work Shirt Fabric

This heavy printed woven fabric, exceeding 170 g/m², is made from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton in a 3-thread twill weave. It is classified under HTS 5514.42.00 due to its printed finish, twill structure, and specific fiber composition meeting the chapter's criteria for synthetic staple fibers under 85% mixed with cotton.

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%

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Alternative Classifications

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

5211.42.00Lower: 43.1% vs 49.9%

If containing 85% or more cotton by weight

Shifts to Chapter 52 for cotton fabrics over 200 g/m² when cotton dominates over synthetic fibers.

5515.12.00Lower: 47% vs 49.9%

If not printed

Unprinted twill fabrics of polyester staple fibers mixed with cotton fall under the 5515 series.

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 49.9%

If coated or laminated with plastics

Textile fabrics impregnated or coated with plastics are classified in Chapter 59 based on treatment.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm less than 85% polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton

Provide weave structure documentation proving 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill

Avoid misclassification by ensuring weight exceeds 170 g/m² and printing is on one or both sides