Cotton Yarn-Dyed Plaid Shirt Fabric from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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