Printed 3- or 4-Thread Twill Cotton Fabric, 85%+ Cotton, Over 200 g/m²

The distinction turns on finishing method: 520932 covers piece-dyed fabrics (uniform color applied to the whole cloth), while 520952 covers printed fabrics (a pattern or design applied to the surface). A fabric with an all-over solid color achieved by piece dyeing belongs in 520932; one with a printed motif, stripe, or repeat pattern belongs in 520952. Mill finishing records and the fabric's visual characteristics — pattern registration, color penetration — are the key evidence.

China is a supplier in this heading and its goods are subject to Section 301 tariffs, which add to the standard MFN duty rate. Importers should obtain binding classification rulings if uncertain about applicability, and should model landed costs with the Section 301 measure included. Sourcing diversification to Italy, France, or other non-affected origins is a common risk-management response, though lead times and minimum order quantities may differ.