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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.7%+35.0%49.7%
🇲🇽Mexico14.7%+10.0%24.7%
🇨🇦Canada14.7%+10.0%24.7%
🇩🇪Germany14.7%+10.0%24.7%
🇯🇵Japan14.7%+10.0%24.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.49Lower: 24.7% vs 49.7%

If printed or with other special finishes

Printed cotton fabrics or those with special weaves beyond plain move to 5208.49.

5209.42.00.60Lower: 43.4% vs 49.7%

If certified hand-loomed

Hand-loomed fabrics qualify for separate heading 5209 provisions per US notes.

5208.12Lower: 20.5% vs 49.7%

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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