Cotton Denim Checkered Shirt Fabric from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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