Cotton Denim Checkered Shirt Fabric
This woven cotton fabric contains over 85% cotton by weight, weighs 130 g/m², and features yarns of different colors in a plain weave with an average yarn number of 36. It falls under HTS 5208.42.30.00 due to its plain weave exceeding 100 g/m², multi-colored yarns, and coarse yarn count of 42 or lower. Commonly used for casual shirts and lightweight jackets.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If weighing 100 g/m² or less
Lower weight shifts to subheading 5208.32 for lighter plain weave fabrics of different color yarns.
If certified hand-loomed
Hand-loomed fabrics qualify under 5209 for special certification, altering chapter placement.
If less than 85% cotton
Blended fabrics under 85% cotton move to Chapter 52 heading 5211 for mixed fiber weaves.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Calculate average yarn number using HTS formulas after removing sizing; provide lab tests for weight and fiber content
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as denim if not meeting 3/4-thread twill specs
• Obtain certificates for origin quotas if applicable
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