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Natural Gray Cotton Taffeta Fabric

Unbleached natural gray cotton taffeta with >85% cotton, 150 g/m², and yarn number 38 fits HTS 5208.19.40 for low-number unbleached fabrics. Suitable for lining and decorative crafts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%+37.5%44.5%
🇲🇽Mexico7%+10.0%17%
🇨🇦Canada7%+10.0%17%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.32.40Higher: 47.2% vs 44.5%

If printed

Printed motifs or patterns classify under 5208.32 for printed other fabrics.

5112.19.60Higher: 62.5% vs 44.5%

If over 85% wool blended

Wool-dominant woven fabrics shift to Chapter 51.

5209.42.00Higher: 45.9% vs 44.5%

If certified hand-loomed denim spec

Hand-loomed denim per definition goes to 5209.42.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide meter-per-kg and yarn count data for customs verification of average number

• Distinguish from printed by confirming no dyes or colors added post-weaving

• Use boiling method to desize for precise tariff number computation

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