Multi-Color Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric

This woven cotton fabric contains 90% cotton by weight and weighs 180 g/m², made from yarns of different colors in a plain weave with average yarn number 50. It falls under HTS 5208.49.60.90 as a fabric of yarns of different colors, not specifically 3- or 4-thread twill, within the specified yarn number range and weight limit. Commonly used for lightweight shirts and blouses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China9.7%+35.0%44.7%
🇲🇽Mexico9.7%+10.0%19.7%
🇨🇦Canada9.7%+10.0%19.7%
🇩🇪Germany9.7%+10.0%19.7%
🇯🇵Japan9.7%+10.0%19.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.32.40Same rate: 44.7%

If plain weave and yarn number 43-68

Plain weave fabrics of different color yarns but not 'other' (e.g., specific subheading for printcloth-type) fall under narrower plain weave provisions.

5209.42.00.60Lower: 43.4% vs 44.7%

If 3- or 4-thread twill denim construction

Denim defined as warp-faced twill with specific color yarn configuration moves to Chapter 52 heading 5209 for twill fabrics.

5211.42.00Lower: 43.1% vs 44.7%

If containing <85% cotton but printed

Printed fabrics with <85% cotton shift to heading 5211, changing from pure cotton chapter structure.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify average yarn number using HTS formula (e.g

N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing to confirm 43-68 range

Provide lab test reports certifying ≥85% cotton content and weight ≤200 g/m² to avoid reclassification

Declare yarn color differences accurately; uniform color yarns shift to 5208.31-5208.39

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Checkered Cotton Lightweight Curtain Fabric

Lightweight 150 g/m² cotton check fabric with 89% cotton content, constructed from differently colored yarns in plain weave, average yarn number 52. Classifies in HTS 5208.49.60.90 as other multi-color cotton fabric within parameters. Suitable for sheer curtains and overlays.

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