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Fine Dyed Cotton Lawn for Apparel

A crisp, dyed 100% cotton lawn fabric weighing 115 g/m² with yarn number 75, perfect for summer dresses. It qualifies for HTS 5208.39.80.90 as 'other' high-number dyed cotton woven fabric.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12.5%+37.5%50%
🇲🇽Mexico12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇨🇦Canada12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇩🇪Germany12.5%—12.5%
🇯🇵Japan12.5%—12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.42Lower: 27.2% vs 50%

If of yarns of different colors (not denim)

Yarn-dyed (different colors) fabrics in 5208.42 separate from piece-dyed.

5210.39.80.90Lower: 49.9% vs 50%

If >200 g/m²

Weight threshold splits 5208 (≤200) from 5210 (>200 g/m²).

5205.31.00.00Lower: 43.3% vs 50%

If imported as yarn, not fabric

Unwoven yarns classified in 5205 by metric number.

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

• Use accredited labs for yarn number verification per US note formulas

• Ensure no metallic yarns or blends to maintain pure cotton heading

• Package as greige if unfinished to potentially lower duty in 5208 unbleached