Raw Cotton Poplin Sheeting Fabric
This raw, unbleached poplin cotton fabric exceeds 85% cotton content, weighs 180 g/m², with average yarn number 40, placing it in HTS 5208.19.40. Ideal for budget workwear linings and upholstery.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If bleached and yarn number ≤42
Bleaching process moves it from unbleached 5208.19 to bleached 5208.22 subheading.
If mixed with man-made fibers
If cotton <85% due to blends, it falls under Chapter 52 woven fabrics of mixed fibers.
If sold as certified hand-loomed
Official certification shifts to 5208 hand-loomed category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use authorized formulas to calculate 'number' ignoring fractions, counting all single yarns
• Label as 'unbleached' with fiber content; mislabeling risks seizure under cotton import rules
• Check for selvage exclusion in weave determination per US note (b)
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Unbleached 10 oz Cotton Canvas Fabric
This unbleached woven cotton canvas fabric contains over 85% cotton by weight, weighs approximately 170 g/m², and has an average yarn number of 36, classifying it under HTS 5208.19.40 as an unbleached fabric of number 42 or lower. It is used for making tents, sails, and heavy-duty bags due to its durability.
Unbleached Cotton Duck Fabric 8 oz
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Unbleached Heavy Cotton Drill Cloth
Heavy unbleached cotton drill cloth, 85%+ cotton, 195 g/m², yarn number 28, is classified under HTS 5208.19.40 as other unbleached fabrics of low yarn number. Used in military uniforms and sails.
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.
Unbleached Osnaburg Cotton Fabric
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Raw Cotton Muslin Roll Goods
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