Bleached 38s Cotton Lawn Fabric

Delicate bleached plain weave cotton lawn with yarn number 38, over 85% cotton content, weighing not more than 100 g/m² under HTS 5208.21.20. Perfect for blouses, lingerie, and fine handkerchiefs. The coarser yarn gives it body while remaining lightweight.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.4%+35.0%43.4%
🇲🇽Mexico8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇨🇦Canada8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇩🇪Germany8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇯🇵Japan8.4%+10.0%18.4%

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Alternative Classifications

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5208.21.40Higher: 45.2% vs 43.4%

If number 43-68

Finer bleached plain weave cottons classify under 5208.21.40.

5207Lower: 15% vs 43.4%

If unbleached and ≤100 g/m²

Unbleached plain weave shifts to 5207.91.

6307.90Lower: 17% vs 43.4%

If imported as finished rags

Worn cotton fabrics become rags under Chapter 63.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use square meters per kg (S) formula ST/10 for sheer fabrics prone to sizing variations

Request mill test certificates showing post-scouring weight for accurate g/m²

Beware reclassification if selvage excluded weave doesn't qualify as 'plain weave only'

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