Cotton Yarn-Dyed Plaid Shirt Fabric
A lightweight plain weave fabric with 88% cotton, 95 g/m², featuring yarn-dyed plaid of different colored yarns (average number 38). Meets HTS 5208.41.40.00 due to color mix, low weight, and coarse yarn specs per US notes. Commonly used for men's button-down shirts.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If weave is not plain (e.g., twill)
Non-plain weaves like twill go to 5208.49; Chapter 52 notes limit plain weave to specified subheadings.
If denim-style 3/4-thread twill
Denim definition (subheading note) requires twill weave with specific yarn colors, moving from plain weave.
If primarily synthetic with cotton warp
Fabrics with ≥85% artificial staple fibers shift to Chapter 55, based on predominant material.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Calculate yarn number precisely per US note (a), disregarding fractions, to confirm ≤42 and prevent duty upgrades
• Ensure commercial invoice specifies weave as 'plain' (excluding selvage) and provides g/m² certification
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