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