U.S. exports of Dyed 3- or 4-Thread Twill Cotton Fabric, 85%+ Cotton, Over 200 g/m² (HS 520932) totaled $4.0M in August 2026.
Importers of Dyed 3- or 4-Thread Twill Cotton Fabric, 85%+ Cotton, Over 200 g/m² paid $45K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.94% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Dyed 3- or 4-Thread Twill Cotton Fabric, 85%+ Cotton, Over 200 g/m² imports of $458K in August 2026 ran 21% above the year-to-date monthly average of $379K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataThree-thread and four-thread twill constructions — including cross twill — in this heading produce the diagonal-rib surface characteristic of denim-adjacent and workwear fabrics, but the dyed (piece-dyed) finishing method distinguishes them from yarn-dyed denim classified under 520942. The US schedule separates napped from non-napped variants at the 10-digit level (5209320020 and 5209320040), a distinction that affects both end-use suitability and duty treatment. India leads US import supply for this heading, with Mexico a significant secondary source under USMCA, which may offer preferential tariff treatment for qualifying shipments. Accurate classification between this heading and related twill subheadings hinges on confirming the dyeing method applied — piece-dyed fabric here versus yarn-dyed fabric under 520943.
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79 import shipments a month
The key distinction is the stage at which color is applied. Under 520932, the fabric is piece-dyed after weaving. Under 520943, yarns of different colors are used during weaving to create the pattern. Customs may request mill certificates or production records to confirm the dyeing method when the distinction is not apparent from the fabric itself.
Mexico is a leading supplier of this fabric to the US market. Shipments from Mexico may qualify for preferential tariff treatment under USMCA, provided the fabric meets the applicable rules of origin — typically a yarn-forward requirement for textile products. Importers should obtain a USMCA certification of origin and verify fiber and yarn sourcing compliance before claiming preference.
Subheading 2 of 16 in heading 5209
Subheading 520932 · $4.0M of $12.9M
Exports · August 2026
destination
Mexico and Dominican Republic together take 78% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
24.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.94% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$458KYoY · free account
Exports
$4.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $4.4M of Dyed 3- or 4-Thread Twill Cotton Fabric, 85%+ Cotton, Over 200 g/m² and exported $46.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5209320040 | Wov Fab Cot Gt 85% Cot Gt 200g/M2 Dye 3-4 Thd Napd | $243K | 9.09% | 56.25% | $22K |
| 5209320020 | Wov Fab Cot Gt 85% Cot Gt 200g/M2 Dye 3-4th Tw Npd | $213K | 10.92% | 97.86% | $23K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5209320000 | Wov Cot Fab, 85% Cot, Dy 3-Or4-Th Twill Ov 200g/M2 | $4.0M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.