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Swiss Dot Cotton Fabric

Embroidered-dot dyed cotton fabric, 85% cotton, 105 g/m², yarn #85, for dresses. HTS 5208.39.80.90 covers this as base woven dyed fabric with high yarn number, excluding specific weaves.

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.

5208.39.60.90Lower: 47.2% vs 50%

If yarn number 43-68

Subheading splits by yarn number within 'other' fabrics.

5804.30.00Higher: 50.7% vs 50%

If primarily lace or embroidery

If embroidery dominates, shifts to Chapter 58 tulles/lace.

5212Lower: 12.5% vs 50%

If <85% cotton

Blended content reduces to 52.1x headings.

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

• Declare embroidery as motif, not changing base fabric classification

• Weigh fabric without dots if added weight affects g/m²

• Avoid 'hand-loomed' claims without certification per US note