Fine Cotton Chambray Workshirt Fabric
A lightweight chambray fabric at 150 g/m², over 85% cotton with colored warp and white weft yarns creating contrast. Classified under HTS 5208.42.50.00 for its high yarn number of 72, plain weave over 100 g/m², and different colored yarns. Commonly used for casual work shirts and uniforms.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If printed or with other special finishes
Printed cotton fabrics or those with special weaves beyond plain move to 5208.49.
If certified hand-loomed
Hand-loomed fabrics qualify for separate heading 5209 provisions per US notes.
If unbleached or bleached (not dyed/colored)
Bleaching state excludes 'yarns of different colors'; shifts to 5208.1x headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Measure fabric weight post-scouring to confirm >100 g/m²; retain mill certificates
• Classify based on imported condition—clipped yarns count as continuous per US notes
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluing based on greige state; duties apply to finished fabric specs
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