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Cotton Multi-Color Poplin Dress Fabric

Plain weave poplin with 92% cotton, 98 g/m², using different colored yarns (number 36). Fits 5208.41.40.00 precisely due to color variety, lightweight, and yarn metrics from Chapter 52 calculations. Suited for women's dresses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.1%+37.5%45.6%
🇲🇽Mexico8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇨🇦Canada8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.51.40Same rate: 45.6%

If printed (not yarn-dyed)

Printed fabrics shift to 5208.51+ regardless of yarn color, per Chapter 52 weave notes.

5207Lower: 17.5% vs 45.6%

If unbleached base with color yarns

Unbleached cotton fabrics (5207) if not further processed beyond yarn color.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Use square meters per kg (S) in yarn number formula ST/10 for verification

• Label as 'of yarns of different colors' explicitly on docs to match hierarchy