Polyester-Cotton Twill Fabric for Apparel
This twill weave fabric contains 70% artificial staple fibers mixed with 30% polyester filament yarns of different colors, weighing around 200 gsm. It falls under HTS 5516.23.00.40 due to its twill weave structure, mixed fiber composition under 85% artificial staple, and multi-colored yarns. Commonly used for jackets and pants in the apparel industry.
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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
Mix with natural fibers like cotton moves it to Chapter 54 for man-made filament fabrics mixed with cotton.
If cotton is the predominant fiber (>50%)
Cotton becomes chief weight, classifying under woven cotton fabrics mixed with man-made fibers.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% artificial staple mixed with filaments; discrepancies lead to reclassification
• Provide mill test certificates and yarn specs to prove different colors and twill weave during customs exam
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as 100% staple by including detailed weave analysis reports
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