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
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If plain weave instead of twill
Plain weave cotton fabrics of different colors fall under 5208.42, changing from twill-specific subheading.
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.
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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