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Cotton Voile Apparel Fabric

Sheer dyed cotton voile with tight plain weave, yarn number 41, 87% cotton at 95 g/m² for blouses. HTS 5208.39.40 for lightweight, coarse yarn dyed other cotton fabric.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%+37.5%44.5%
🇲🇽Mexico7%+10.0%17%
🇨🇦Canada7%+10.0%17%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵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.

5208.29.40Higher: 45.9% vs 44.5%

If bleached

Bleaching level changes subheading within 5208.

6006.22Lower: 22.5% vs 44.5%

If knitted

Knitted cotton fabrics classify in Chapter 60.

5205.31.00Lower: 43.3% vs 44.5%

If imported as yarn only

Unwoven cotton yarns fall under heading 5205.

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

• Confirm low weight via grammage tests; voiles often near limit

• Specify 'voile' weave type in invoices for 'other' category

• Avoid reclass by ensuring no embroidery (to Chapter 58)