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%+35.0%42%
🇲🇽Mexico7%+10.0%17%
🇨🇦Canada7%+10.0%17%
🇩🇪Germany7%+10.0%17%
🇯🇵Japan7%+10.0%17%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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5208.11.20Same rate: 42%

If plain weave

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

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 42%

If over 85% synthetic with cotton

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

5208.29.40Higher: 43.4% vs 42%

If bleached

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

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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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