Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Unbleached or Bleached Plain-Weave Polyester-Cotton Woven Fabrics, Under 85% Polyester, Over 170 g/m² (HS 551411) totaled $273K in August 2026.
Importers of Unbleached or Bleached Plain-Weave Polyester-Cotton Woven Fabrics, Under 85% Polyester, Over 170 g/m² paid $10K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 7.92% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Unbleached or Bleached Plain-Weave Polyester-Cotton Woven Fabrics, Under 85% Polyester, Over 170 g/m² imports of $126K in August 2026 ran 15% below the year-to-date monthly average of $147K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataHeavier-weight plain-weave polyester-cotton fabrics — exceeding 170 g/m² and containing polyester staple fiber at under 85% by weight, in unbleached or bleached condition — serve as primary inputs for workwear, uniform, and industrial textile applications. India leads US imports under this heading, with Pakistan and Mexico also among the top suppliers. The US schedule distinguishes among piece/bolt form (5514110020), sheeting without nap (5514110030), napped sheeting (5514110050), and duck constructions (5514110090), reflecting the range of end-use applications for this heavier fabric category. The weight threshold of 170 g/m² is the key dividing line separating this heading from its lighter-weight counterparts in heading 5513.
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The 170 g/m² threshold is the single structural dividing line between the two headings for polyester-cotton woven fabrics: fabrics at or below 170 g/m² fall under heading 5513, while those exceeding 170 g/m² classify under heading 5514. Weight is measured per square meter of the fabric as imported, and CBP may test fabric weight if the declared value is close to the threshold. Accurate weight documentation from the mill is essential to avoid misclassification.
Napping is a finishing process that raises fiber ends on the fabric surface to create a soft, brushed texture. The US tariff schedule under 5514110050 specifically covers napped sheeting, while 5514110030 covers sheeting without nap. This distinction matters because napped fabrics have different end-use applications (e.g., flannel-type workwear) and the finishing process must be documented by the mill to support the correct 10-digit line selection.
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Subheading 5 of 12 in heading 5514
Subheading 551411 · $273K of $4.3M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5514110090 | Wv Fb Sy Lt 85% Mx Ct Gt 170g/M2 Ub/Bl 1 Pw Dck | $120K | 5.77% | 23.17% | $7K |
| 5514110020 | Wv Fb Syn Lt 85% Mx Gt 170g/M2 Ub/Bl Py Pw Pl/Bc | $4K | 52.38% | 100.00% | $2K |
| 5514110030 | Wv Fb Syn Lt 85% Mx Gt 170g/M2 Ub/Bl Py Pw Sh N N | $2K | 52.39% | 100.00% | $812 |
| 5514110050 | Wv Fb Syn Lt 85% Mx Gt 170g/M2 Ub/Bl Py Pw Sh Nap | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5514110000 | Wv Fb Syn St Fb Lt 85% Sf M M/S C Gt 170g/M2 U/B P | $273K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$126KYoY · free account
Exports
$273KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.4M of Unbleached or Bleached Plain-Weave Polyester-Cotton Woven Fabrics, Under 85% Polyester, Over 170 g/m² and exported $1.9M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Mexico and Canada together take 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
73.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 7.92% of imports for consumption.