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Dyed Modal Staple Twill Fabric

Dyed twill weave fabric from modal (artificial staple) fibers, not plain weave thus excluded from poplin/sheeting/printcloth notes, fitting HTS 5516.92.00.90 as other dyed woven artificial staple fabric. Popular for casual pants and jackets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+37.5%49.5%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%—12%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5516.94.00Same rate: 49.5%

If printed with twill pattern

Printing overrides dye classification to 5516.94.

6004.90Lower: 19.5% vs 49.5%

If warp knit with similar appearance

Knitted fabrics in Chapter 60, differentiated from woven by structure.

6210.40Lower: 18.7% vs 49.5%

If imported as finished garments rather than fabric

Made-up apparel from man-made fibers classifies under Chapter 62.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify twill weave in invoices (not plain) to confirm 'other' status beyond statistical plain weave types

• Use commercial invoices noting 'for cut-and-sew' to guide apparel processing