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Cotton Denim Shirt Fabric

This lightweight woven cotton fabric features a classic 3-thread twill weave with yarns of different colors, where the warp is dyed indigo and the weft is lighter shaded, weighing 180 g/m². It contains over 85% cotton and is ideal for shirts and casual blouses. Classified under HTS 5208.43.00.00 due to its twill construction, color contrast, and weight under 200 g/m².

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.42Lower: 24.7% vs 35%

If plain weave instead of twill

Plain weave cotton fabrics of different colors fall under 5208.42, changing from twill-specific subheading.

5211.43.00Higher: 43.1% vs 35%

If containing <85% cotton but ≥36.9/m² threads

Fabrics with less than 85% cotton shift to Chapter 52 heading 5211 for mixed cotton weaves.

5209.42.00.60Higher: 43.4% vs 35%

If officially certified as hand-loomed denim

Certified hand-loomed twill fabrics of different colors classify under 5209.42 per US note definition.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric weight post-sizing removal via boiling to confirm under 200 g/m² for accurate classification

Obtain lab tests proving ≥85% cotton content and yarn color differentiation to avoid reclassification

Watch for quantitative restrictions on cotton imports; ensure origin complies with US note quotas

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