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Fine Bleached Cotton Percale for Apparel

This tight plain weave percale fabric is bleached, contains 90% cotton, weighs 140 g/m², with yarn number 78, falling under HTS 5208.22.80. Suited for high-end blouses and linings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China11.5%+37.5%49%
🇲🇽Mexico11.5%+10.0%21.5%
🇨🇦Canada11.5%+10.0%21.5%
🇩🇪Germany11.5%—11.5%
🇯🇵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.

5208.42.40Lower: 48.9% vs 49%

If printed with motifs

Printed versions of high-number plain weave go to 5208.42, differing by printing.

5407.61Lower: 27.4% vs 49%

If with significant synthetic content

Man-made fiber mixes over certain % shift to Chapter 54 woven fabrics.

5201.00.34Lower: 37.5% vs 49%

If raw cotton staple, not processed into fabric

Unprocessed cotton fibers classify in 5201, prior to spinning/weaving.

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 total single yarns per cm² for accurate average number calculation

• Ensure bleaching is uniform; spot-dyed areas may trigger 5208.32 review

• Industrial bulk shipments risk reclassification if not clearly fabric-only