High-Number Plaid Cotton Shirting Fabric

Woven shirting fabric of 88% cotton, <200 g/m², with yarns of different colors creating a plaid pattern, average yarn number 72. Classified in HTS 5208.49.80 for fine-count, multi-color construction ideal for formal shirts.

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%

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Alternative Classifications

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

5208.32.40Lower: 44.7% vs 49.7%

If plain weave, single color yarns

Plain colored but single-yarn-color fabrics classify in 5208.3, differentiated from multi-yarn-color.

5210.49.40Lower: 45% vs 49.7%

If yarn number under 69 with blends

Blended or coarser yarns shift to 5210 series for other woven cotton fabrics.

5208.41.20Lower: 38% vs 49.7%

If for certified hand-loomed versions

Hand-loomed per US note qualifies for specific 5208.41 subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document plaid as 'yarns of different colors' not printed; dyeing yarn pre-weave is key for 5208.4

Test for excessive sizing removal via boiling to get accurate weight and yarn number per US notes

Batch imports small to verify classification before large orders, avoiding penalties for under-declaration

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