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Ivory Poplin Tailored Shirt Cloth

An ivory-dyed poplin cotton fabric with an average yarn count of 42 or lower, featuring a plain weave construction, 88% cotton content, and a weight not exceeding 100 g/m². This luxurious fabric is tailored for dress shirts, offering a soft hand-feel and elegant drape. It falls under tariff item 5208.31.00 as a dyed plain weave cotton fabric of lightweight construction.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5208.32.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric weighs more than 100 g/m²

This alternative covers dyed plain weave cotton fabrics weighing between 100 g/m² and 200 g/m².

5208.51.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric is printed instead of dyed

Printed plain weave cotton fabrics of the same weight are classified under this subheading.

5208.21.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric is bleached rather than dyed

Bleached plain weave cotton fabrics of this weight are classified under a different subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm the fabric's weight is 100 g/m² or less and that it is a plain weave, as these are essential for classification under 5208.31.00

• Maintain documentation of the cotton content (88%) and the dyeing process to facilitate CBSA clearance

• Be aware that the yarn count of 42 or lower is a factor in determining the fabric's classification, so include this in your product specifications

Related Products under Tariff item 5208.31.00

Black Dyed Cotton Mull Interlining 42s

Black dyed cotton mull interlining, a soft plain weave fabric containing 86% cotton and weighing 75 g/m². The yarn number of 42 places it within the scope of this tariff item for dyed plain weave cotton fabrics not exceeding 100 g/m². Used primarily as garment interlining.

Black Poplin Blouse Material

A lightweight, breathable 100% cotton poplin fabric dyed black, featuring a plain weave construction with a yarn count of 42 or lower and a weight not exceeding 100 g/m². This fabric is ideal for women's blouses, offering a smooth, crisp texture that drapes well. It qualifies under tariff item 5208.31.00 as a dyed plain weave cotton fabric weighing not more than 100 g/m².

Certified Hand-Loomed Black Dyed Fine Cotton Cloth

A fine, hand-loomed cotton cloth weighing 85 g/m², dyed black, and woven in a plain weave. It contains 85% or more cotton by weight and is certified as hand-loomed, making it suitable for tailoring and lightweight apparel under tariff item 5208.31.00.

Certified Hand-Loomed Crimson Dyed Cotton Muslin

A crimson dyed cotton muslin fabric weighing 82 g/m², made of 100% cotton, and woven in a plain weave. It is certified as hand-loomed and suitable for quilting, crafts, and apparel prototypes, meeting the criteria for tariff item 5208.31.00.

Certified Hand-Loomed Dyed Cotton Mull Fabric

An ultra-light mull fabric weighing 75 g/m², made of 90% cotton, dyed evenly, and woven in a plain weave. It is certified as hand-loomed and used for mosquito netting, veils, and lightweight apparel, fitting tariff item 5208.31.00.

Certified Hand-Loomed Dyed Cotton Poplin

A lightweight dyed cotton poplin fabric weighing 90 g/m², containing 100% cotton, and produced on nonpower-driven hand looms. It is certified by government officials and features a plain weave, making it suitable for apparel under tariff item 5208.31.00.