Unbleached Broadcloth Dress Fabric 50x52

Unbleached broadcloth of 100% cotton with yarn number 50x52, weighing 88 g/m², in a tight plain weave suitable for formal shirts. Falls under HTS 5208.11.20.20 for its poplin/broadcloth structure (314), unbleached condition, low weight, and coarse yarn count (≤42 average). Popular for men's dress shirts and women's blouses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%+35.0%42%
🇲🇽Mexico7%+10.0%17%
🇨🇦Canada7%+10.0%17%
🇩🇪Germany7%+10.0%17%
🇯🇵Japan7%+10.0%17%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.22Lower: 21.5% vs 42%

If yarn-dyed

Yarn-dyed plain weave fabrics (even unbleached base) classify under 5208.22 based on color application method.

5211.42.00Higher: 43.1% vs 42%

If denim-style twill weave

Twill weaves matching denim definition (3/4-thread, warp-faced) shift to Chapter 52 denim provisions.

5208.19.40Same rate: 42%

If finer yarn number >42

Higher yarn numbers (finer yarns) fall into other plain weave subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Measure fabric breadth and weight per linear meter post-sizing removal to calculate exact yarn number per Chapter 52 US note (b)

Label clearly as unbleached to prevent customs upgrading to dyed or printed categories

Monitor for quantitative restrictions on cotton fabrics; include mill test certificates

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