Number 48 Cotton Mull Fabric Unbleached

Lightweight unbleached plain weave cotton mull gauze-like fabric, 89% cotton, 90 g/m², yarn number 48. Qualifies for HTS 5208.11.40: unbleached, plain weave ≤100 g/m², numbers 43-68 computed excluding selvage. Used in bookbinding and lightweight garments.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China9%+35.0%44%
🇲🇽Mexico9%+10.0%19%
🇨🇦Canada9%+10.0%19%
🇩🇪Germany9%+10.0%19%
🇯🇵Japan9%+10.0%19%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.42.40Higher: 46.4% vs 44%

If of 3-thread or 4-thread twill

Twill weaves (not plain) go to 5208.42.40 for numbers 43-68.

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 44%

If coated or laminated

Textile fabrics with coating >15% weight classify under Chapter 59.

5208.29.40Lower: 43.4% vs 44%

If woven of different colors

Fabrics of yarns of different colors classify under 5208.29.40.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for cotton content ≥85% via AATCC methods to avoid shift to synthetic blends

Document linear meters per kg for accurate average yarn number formula application

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