Unbleached Broadcloth Dress Lining Fabric

Unbleached broadcloth fabric of 100% cotton with yarn number 72, weighing 145 g/m², featuring a tight plain weave for durability. Commonly used as lining for formal dresses and suits. Falls under HTS 5208.12.80.20 as unbleached poplin/broadcloth with ≥85% cotton, >100 g/m² weight, plain weave, and high yarn number.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10.5%+35.0%45.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10.5%+10.0%20.5%
🇨🇦Canada10.5%+10.0%20.5%
🇩🇪Germany10.5%+10.0%20.5%
🇯🇵Japan10.5%+10.0%20.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.52.30Lower: 41% vs 45.5%

If printed

Printed poplin/broadcloth shifts to heading 5208 printed fabrics subheading.

5211.42.00Lower: 43.1% vs 45.5%

If denim-style weave

If meeting 3/4-thread twill definition with color yarn specs, classifies as denim.

5208.19.40Lower: 42% vs 45.5%

If yarn number below 69

Lower yarn numbers for plain weave >100 g/m² fall under general 5208.12 other category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document weave as plain (no twill or satin) per US note (b); selvage excluded from analysis

Weigh fabric after desizing via boiling to confirm >100 g/m² for this subheading

Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling yarn count—use total single yarns per cm² in calculations

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