U.S. imports of Yarn-Dyed 3- or 4-Thread Twill Cotton Fabric, 85%+ Cotton, Over 200 g/m² (HS 520943) totaled $679K in August 2026, imported from 17 countries.
Importers of Yarn-Dyed 3- or 4-Thread Twill Cotton Fabric, 85%+ Cotton, Over 200 g/m² paid $62K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.07% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Yarn-Dyed 3- or 4-Thread Twill Cotton Fabric, 85%+ Cotton, Over 200 g/m² imports of $679K in August 2026 ran 88% above the year-to-date monthly average of $361K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWoven from differently colored yarns in a 3- or 4-thread twill structure — including cross twill — these fabrics produce the diagonal-rib surface used in heritage shirting, flannel, and suiting applications where pattern depth is achieved through yarn color rather than piece dyeing. Portugal leads US import supply for this heading, reflecting that country's established position in premium cotton shirting and furnishing fabric production; India and Japan are also significant sources. The US schedule distinguishes napped from non-napped variants at the 10-digit level (5209430030 and 5209430050), as napping substantially changes the fabric's hand and end-use profile. Classification here requires confirming both the twill thread count and that color is introduced at the yarn stage rather than applied to the finished cloth.
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Napping raises fibers from the fabric surface to create a soft, brushed hand — characteristic of flannel. The US tariff schedule assigns napped and non-napped variants to separate 10-digit lines (5209430050 and 5209430030 respectively). Commercially, napped fabrics are used for cold-weather shirting and sleepwear, while non-napped twills serve tailoring and workwear. The nap finish should be declared on the commercial invoice and confirmed by the mill.
Portugal has a long-established textile industry with particular strength in premium cotton shirting and furnishing fabrics, including yarn-dyed twills used in heritage and luxury apparel. Portuguese mills are known for ring-spun yarn quality and traditional weaving techniques that meet the specifications demanded by European and US premium brands, which accounts for their prominence in this heading's import data.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.8M of Yarn-Dyed 3- or 4-Thread Twill Cotton Fabric, 85%+ Cotton, Over 200 g/m² and exported $138K.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 8 of 16 in heading 5209
Subheading 520943 · $679K of $10.9M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5209430050 | Wov Fab Gt 85% Cot, Gt 200g/M2, 3-4twl, Napped | $571K | 8.88% | 100.00% | $51K |
| 5209430030 | Wov Fab Gt 85% Cot, Gt 200 G/M2,3-4 Twl Nt Nap | $108K | 10.10% | 86.93% | $11K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5209430000 | Wov Cot Fab, 85% Cot, Yn Dy 3-04-Th Twil Ov200g/M2 | $17K |
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.
Imports · August 2026
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Portugal and Japan together supply 83% of it. China pays 45.5% duty; Portugal 4.8%.
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rate provision · imports
2.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.07% of imports for consumption.