Dyed Polyester Twill Fabric for Apparel from China
This is a dyed woven twill fabric containing over 85% polyester staple fibers, ideal for making trousers, skirts, and jackets. It falls under HTS 5516.12.00.20 due to its twill weave structure and high artificial staple fiber content. The fabric's durability and dye fastness make it popular in ready-to-wear clothing.
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
• Verify fiber content exceeds 85% artificial staple fibers via lab testing to confirm classification
• Provide dyeing process documentation and weave structure certificates to avoid misclassification as plain weave
• Check for any finishing treatments that might shift it to Chapter 59 if coated or laminated