Heading 5514

Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers, containing less than 85 percent by weight of such fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight exceeding 170 g/m²

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Heading 5514 covers woven fabrics made of synthetic staple fibers that contain less than 85% by weight of those fibers and are mixed mainly or solely with cotton, with a fabric weight over 170 g/m2. The heading is split first by finish or color state: unbleached or bleached, dyed, of yarns of different colors, and printed. Each of those groups is then split by weave or construction, such as plain weave poplin, sheeting, twill, satin, duck, jacquard and denim.

Products in this heading

Polyester-cotton poplin or broadcloth, dyed, over 170 g/m2
Polyester-cotton sheeting, unbleached, not napped
3-thread or 4-thread polyester-cotton twill, dyed, not napped
Blue denim of polyester staple fibers mixed with cotton, of yarns of different colors
Printed polyester-cotton plain weave duck
Jacquard weave fabric of polyester staple fibers mixed with cotton, of yarns of different colors
Satin weave fabric of polyester staple fibers mixed with cotton, printed

How to choose the right subheading

Fiber type: the staple fibers must be synthetic, not artificial.
Fiber content: synthetic staple fibers must be less than 85% by weight, mixed mainly or solely with cotton.
Weight: the fabric must exceed 170 g/m2.
Color state or finish: unbleached or bleached, dyed, of yarns of different colors, or printed.
Weave and construction: plain weave, twill, satin weave, duck, jacquard, denim, and whether the fabric is napped.

Often confused with

Polyester-cotton woven fabric of the same blend but not exceeding 170 g/m2
Heading 5513 covers the same fiber blend at a weight of 170 g/m2 or less.
Heading 5513
Woven fabric containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibers
Heading 5512 covers fabrics at or above the 85% fiber threshold.
Heading 5512
Woven fabric of synthetic staple fibers mixed with wool or other fibers rather than cotton
Heading 5515 covers other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers outside the cotton blend rule.
Heading 5515
Woven fabric of artificial staple fibers such as viscose or rayon
Heading 5516 covers fabrics of artificial staple fibers, not synthetic ones.
Heading 5516

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for dyed polyester-cotton twill fabric?

Dyed 3-thread or 4-thread twill of polyester staple fibers mixed with cotton, not napped, is classified under 5514.22.00.20 with a general (MFN) rate of 14.9%.

What is the duty on printed polyester-cotton sheeting?

Printed sheeting of polyester staple fibers mixed with cotton falls under 5514.49.00.20 and carries a general (MFN) rate of 8.5%.

How do I classify blue denim of polyester staple fibers mixed with cotton?

Blue denim of polyester staple fibers, of yarns of different colors, is classified under 5514.30.32.10 at a general (MFN) rate of 14.9%. Blue denim of other synthetic staple fibers mixed with cotton goes under 5514.30.39.10, which is general (MFN) Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.