Light Gray Broadcloth Casual Shirt Cloth

Light gray dyed broadcloth cotton, plain weave poplin (314), yarn number 42 or lower, 92% cotton, ≤100 g/m². Classified HTS 5208.31.40.20 for everyday casual shirt fabric with soft hand. Yarn metrics per US note formulas.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.1%+35.0%43.1%
🇲🇽Mexico8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇨🇦Canada8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇩🇪Germany8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇯🇵Japan8.1%+10.0%18.1%

Alternative Classifications

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

5207Lower: 15% vs 43.1%

If unbleached plain weave

Bleaching status keys 5207 vs 5208; unbleached in lower heading.

5211.32.00Same rate: 43.1%

If <85% cotton, dyed plain weave

Cotton percentage threshold splits Chapter 52 pure vs mixed.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for clipped yarns in count; measure as continuous per note (a)

Invoice must specify 'poplin or broadcloth (314)' for statistical accuracy

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