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U.S. imports of yarn-dyed 3- or 4-thread twill cotton fabric, 85%+ cotton, over 200 g/m² (HS 520943) totaled $169K in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Yarn-Dyed 3- or 4-Thread Twill Cotton Fabric, 85%+ Cotton, Over 200 g/m² paid $22K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $169K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Yarn-Dyed 3- or 4-Thread Twill Cotton Fabric, 85%+ Cotton, Over 200 g/m² imports of $169K in April 2026 ran 24% below the year-to-date monthly average of $224K.
Last updated: April 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.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITALY | $58K | -- | -$58K |
| JAPAN | $38K | -- | -$38K |
| INDIA | $31K | -- | -$31K |
| MALAYSIA | $14K | -- | -$14K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $13K | -- | -$13K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5209430030 | WOV FAB GT 85% COT, GT 200 G/M2,3-4 TWL NT NAP | $122K | 10.63% | $13K |
| 5209430050 | WOV FAB GT 85% COT, GT 200G/M2, 3-4TWL, NAPPED | $47K | 18.40% | $9K |
WOV FAB GT 85% COT, GT 200 G/M2,3-4 TWL NT NAP
WOV FAB GT 85% COT, GT 200G/M2, 3-4TWL, NAPPED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. 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 | $5K |
WOV COT FAB, 85% COT, YN DY 3-04-TH TWIL OV200G/M2
481 m2
WOV COT FAB, PR PL WV NUN 85% COT OV100NOV200G/M2
HS 520852
COTTON YARN (N SWG THD) RETAIL SALE 85% OR > WT CO
HS 520710
WOVEN COTTON FABRICS, DENIM, 85% COT OVER 200 G/M2
HS 520942
WOV COT FAB, DYE PL W NUN 85% COT OV100NOV200G/M2
HS 520832
WOV COT FAB, UNBL PL WV UN85%COT MMF NOV200G/M2
HS 521011
WOV COT FAB, DENIM, UN 85% COT MMF OVER 200 G/M2
HS 521142
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| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $70K | -- | -$70K |
| California | $25K | -- | -$25K |
| Texas | $21K | -- | -$21K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | $43K | -- | -$43K |
| HOUSTON, TX | $25K | -- | -$25K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $25K | -- | -$25K |