High-Count Unbleached Cotton Poplin Fabric
This unbleached woven cotton poplin fabric contains over 85% cotton by weight, weighs under 200 g/m², and has an average yarn number of 80, classifying it under HTS 5208.19.80 for fine, high-count unbleached fabrics other than plain weave. It is commonly used for lightweight shirts and blouses due to its smooth finish and breathability.
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This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If certified hand-loomed by government authority
Certified hand-loomed fabrics on nonpower-driven looms shift to 5208.11, regardless of yarn number, per US note.
If bleached instead of unbleached
Bleaching moves the fabric to heading 5209 for bleached high-count cotton fabrics over 85% cotton.
If weighing over 200 g/m²
Heavier weight fabrics, even unbleached and high-count, fall under 5211 for printed or dyed cotton fabrics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain lab testing to verify cotton content exceeds 85% and average yarn number is 69 or higher using HTS formulas like N = BYT/1,000
• Provide documentation certifying it is unbleached and not 'certified hand-loomed' to avoid reclassification under 5208.11
• Avoid common pitfalls like incorrect weight declaration; measure post-sizing removal as per Chapter 52 notes
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Unbleached High-Number Cotton Batiste Cloth
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Lightweight Unbleached Cotton Mull Fabric
Unbleached mull fabric of 88% cotton, yarn number 70, weighing 90 g/m², qualifies for HTS 5208.19.80 as a high-count gauze-like 'other' weave under 200 g/m². It's prized for bookbinding, mosquito netting, and delicate apparel linings.
Unbleached Cotton Etamine Fabric
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Unbleached Fine Cotton Cheesecloth #60
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Premium Unbleached Cotton Muslin High-Count
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