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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.

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.

5208.11.20Same rate: 44.5%

If plain weave

Plain weave fabrics have specific subheadings like 5208.11, excluding from 'other' 5208.19.

5407.61Lower: 27.4% vs 44.5%

If over 85% synthetic with cotton

Predominantly synthetic woven fabrics classify under Chapter 54, not cotton Chapter 52.

5208.29.40Higher: 45.9% vs 44.5%

If bleached

Any bleaching, even partial, reclassifies to bleached other fabrics in 5208.29.

Not sure which classification is right?

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

• Test for excessive sizing and remove before weight/yarn calculations to prevent overclassification

• Ensure documentation shows no chemical treatments qualifying as bleaching

• Monitor WTO status of origin country to avoid quantitative limits on raw cotton derivatives

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