Certified Hand-Loomed Dyed Cotton Poplin

This lightweight dyed cotton poplin fabric, weighing 90 g/m² and containing 100% cotton, is produced on nonpower-driven hand looms by cottage industries and certified by government officials prior to export. It features a plain weave structure, making it ideal for blouses, dresses, and linings. Classified under HTS 5208.31.20.00 due to its certification as hand-loomed, high cotton content, dyed finish, and specs within the subheading limits.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.31.40Higher: 43.1% vs 38%

If not certified as hand-loomed

Lacks official hand-loom certification, shifting to general power-loomed plain weave dyed cotton fabrics in the same weight class.

5208.32.40Higher: 44.7% vs 38%

If weight exceeds 100 g/m² but ≤200 g/m²

Exceeds the 100 g/m² threshold for the lighter subheading, moving to heavier plain weave dyed fabrics.

5208.41Lower: 24.7% vs 38%

If printed instead of dyed

Printed fabrics fall under a separate subheading from piece-dyed ones, even with identical weave and weight.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain and present the official government certification from the exporting country verifying hand-loom production to avoid reclassification as power-loomed

Ensure accurate weight documentation (≤100 g/m²) and fiber content lab tests showing ≥85% cotton to meet subheading criteria

Beware of quota restrictions on cotton textiles; verify country-specific allocations for hand-loomed fabrics to prevent entry denial

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