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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

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.1%+35.0%43.1%
🇲🇽Mexico8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇨🇦Canada8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇩🇪Germany8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇯🇵Japan8.1%+10.0%18.1%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.49.40Same rate: 43.1%

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.

5209.42.00Higher: 43.4% vs 43.1%

If denim-style 3/4-thread twill

Denim definition (subheading note) requires twill weave with specific yarn colors, moving from plain weave.

5506.40.00.00Lower: 40% vs 43.1%

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