Plaid Yarn-Dyed Cotton Twill Substitute

Plain weave fabric with plaid effect from varied color yarns, 91% cotton, 118 g/m², yarn number 58. HTS 5208.42.40.00 due to plain weave confirmation, weight specs, and yarn range. Alternative to twills for vests.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China11.4%+35.0%46.4%
🇲🇽Mexico11.4%+10.0%21.4%
🇨🇦Canada11.4%+10.0%21.4%
🇩🇪Germany11.4%+10.0%21.4%
🇯🇵Japan11.4%+10.0%21.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.42Same rate: 46.4%

If yarn # over 80

Finer yarns (higher numbers) in 5208.42.20.00.

5407.54.00Lower: 32.4% vs 46.4%

If retail set with synthetics

Sets including synthetics may classify by material dominance.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Photos/micrographs proving plain weave (no twill) essential for disputes

Record grams per sq m (Z') for alternate N formulas

Check non-WTO origin restrictions on cotton quotas

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