Unbleached Cotton Etamine Fabric

Etamine, a fine unbleached cotton open-weave fabric with 92% cotton, yarn #71, 150 g/m², is covered by HTS 5208.19.80 as high-count unbleached other fabric. Commonly used for embroidery bases and veils.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10.5%+35.0%45.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10.5%+10.0%20.5%
🇨🇦Canada10.5%+10.0%20.5%
🇩🇪Germany10.5%+10.0%20.5%
🇯🇵Japan10.5%+10.0%20.5%

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Alternative Classifications

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

5209.19.00Lower: 41.5% vs 45.5%

If number 69+ but bleached other weave

Bleaching progresses fabric to 5209.19 for same specs.

5702.91.30Lower: 39.3% vs 45.5%

If woven into finished carpet/rug

Kelem, Schumacks, or similar knotted carpet products shift to Chapter 57.

5209.59.00Lower: 43.4% vs 45.5%

If printed after minimal processing

Printed cotton fabrics, even lightly processed, go to 5209.59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide test reports confirming average yarn number disregards fractions per Chapter 52 note

Avoid bulk packaging that implies industrial parts; retail rolls prevent set classification issues

Check for WTO member origin to bypass raw cotton quota restrictions in US notes

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