Number 52 Cotton Poplin Sheeting Fabric

This unbleached plain weave cotton fabric contains over 85% cotton by weight and weighs 95 g/m², with an average yarn number of 52 decitex single yarns. It falls under HTS 5208.11.40 due to its unbleached state, plain weave construction, weight under 100 g/m², and yarn number between 43 and 68 as calculated per Chapter 52 U.S. notes. Commonly used for lightweight apparel linings and shirting.

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.

5208.12.40Lower: 42% vs 44%

If bleached

Bleaching moves it to subheading 5208.12 for bleached plain weave fabrics of numbers 43 to 68.

5208.21.40Higher: 45.2% vs 44%

If weighing over 100 g/m² but ≤200 g/m²

Higher weight shifts classification within unbleached plain weave to 5208.21.40 for numbers 43-68.

5209.11.00Lower: 41.5% vs 44%

If certified hand-loomed

Hand-loomed fabrics per U.S. note qualify under 5209.11.00 regardless of other specs.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain lab testing to confirm average yarn number using Chapter 52 formulas (e.g

N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing

Provide certificate of origin to verify compliance with cotton quota restrictions if applicable from source country

Ensure accurate weight declaration post-scouring; common pitfall is misclassifying due to excessive sizing

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Unbleached Number 65 Cotton Cambric

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Number 58 Cotton Lining Fabric Unbleached

Unbleached plain weave cotton lining fabric with 92% cotton, 89 g/m², average yarn number 58 via approved formulas. Meets all HTS 5208.11.40 criteria: ≥85% cotton, unbleached, plain weave ≤100 g/m², numbers 43-68. Essential for garment interiors.

Number 55 Cotton Batiste Sheeting

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