Polyester-Viscose Twill Dress Fabric
This dyed twill weave fabric contains 70% viscose staple fibers mixed with 30% polyester filaments, weighing around 200 gsm, ideal for women's dresses and skirts. It falls under HTS 5516.22.00.40 due to its twill weave construction, less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with man-made filaments, and even dyeing throughout. The fabric's durability and drape make it popular for apparel manufacturing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing 85% or more artificial staple fibers
Exceeds the <85% threshold, shifting to pure artificial staple fabrics in heading 5515.
If mixed mainly with cotton instead of man-made filaments
Presence of cotton staple changes the primary mix to natural fibers under Chapter 54.
If plain weave rather than twill or satin
Weave type determines subheading; plain weave falls under 5516.21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% artificial staple and filament mix, as misclassification to 5515 can occur
• Provide dyeing certificates and weave structure documentation to customs for smooth clearance
• Avoid common pitfalls like incomplete invoices lacking gsm weight and yarn details
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