Indian Certified Hand-Loomed Cotton Check Shirt Fabric

This lightweight woven cotton fabric, containing over 85% cotton and weighing under 200 g/m², features a check pattern from yarns of different colors with an average yarn number between 43 and 68. Certified as hand-loomed by Indian government authorities, it meets the specific definition for subheading 5208.49. It is commonly used for 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.

5208.49.40Lower: 43.1% vs 44.7%

If of numbers 36 to 42

Falls under lower yarn number range if average yarn count is 36-42 instead of 43-68, per Chapter 52 U.S. note on calculating 'number'.

5208.42Lower: 24.7% vs 44.7%

If denim fabrics

Classified as denim if it meets the specific 3- or 4-thread twill definition with warp-faced yarns of one color and lighter weft, per subheading note.

5208.39Lower: 22.5% vs 44.7%

If not certified hand-loomed

Power-loomed or uncertified fabrics of different color yarns shift to general 'other' category excluding certified hand-loomed provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain and present the official government certification for hand-loomed production to qualify under this subheading and avoid reclassification

Verify average yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g

N = BYT/1,000) after removing excessive sizing, ensuring it falls between 43 and 68

Document fiber content exceeding 85% cotton and weight under 200 g/m² to prevent customs disputes on material or density

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