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U.S. imports of yarn-dyed 3- or 4-thread twill cotton fabric, not over 200 g/m² (HS 520843) totaled $123K in April 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataProduced from pre-colored yarns woven in a 3- or 4-thread twill (including cross twill) structure, these cotton fabrics at 85% or more cotton and not exceeding 200 g/m² are used in apparel, workwear, and decorative textiles where both diagonal texture and woven-in color patterning are desired. India leads US imports under this heading, with Japan and Portugal also supplying — a combination that reflects both volume production and specialty twill constructions for premium end uses. Like its bleached and piece-dyed twill counterparts (520823 and 520833), this heading consolidates into a single 10-digit line (5208430000), so the classification decision rests entirely on confirming the yarn-dyed finish and twill weave structure.
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Denim is specifically classified under HTS 5209420000 (for fabrics over 200 g/m²) or related lines, and is defined by its characteristic 3×1 twill construction with indigo-dyed warp and undyed weft. A yarn-dyed twill fabric under 520843 weighs 200 g/m² or less and may use any color combination. If a fabric exceeds 200 g/m² or meets the specific denim construction criteria, it would fall outside 520843 entirely. Weight certification and weave analysis are the key documents for resolving this boundary.
Portugal has developed a niche in premium yarn-dyed and specialty-weave cotton fabrics, often supplying European fashion brands and US importers seeking shorter lead times, smaller minimum order quantities, and certified sustainable or organic cotton constructions. For buyers prioritizing traceability or OEKO-TEX certification, Portuguese mills can offer documentation that is harder to obtain from higher-volume commodity suppliers.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIA | $58K | -- | -$58K |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $19K | +$19K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $13K | -- | -$13K |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | $13K | -- | -$13K |
| CHINA | $10K | -- | -$10K |
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