Printed Cotton Gauze for Apparel

Printed cotton gauze fabric, 70 g/m², 87% cotton, plain weave with yarn number 39, qualifies for HTS 5208.51.40 as a printed plain weave cotton fabric under 100 g/m² of number 42 or lower.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.1%+35.0%43.1%
🇲🇽Mexico8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇨🇦Canada8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇩🇪Germany8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇯🇵Japan8.1%+10.0%18.1%

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Alternative Classifications

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

3005.90.10Lower: 10% vs 43.1%

If End-use as medicaments shifts to Chapter 30.

Functional impregnation changes from textile to pharmaceutical classification.

5208.51.20Lower: 38% vs 43.1%

If of number higher than 42

Finer yarn count (>42) uses .20 statistical suffix.

5210.21.40Same rate: 43.1%

If yarn-dyed instead of piece-printed

Dyeing technique (yarn vs piece) alters heading to 5210 for colored weaves.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure no excessive sizing affects weight measurement; boil per chapter note for accurate g/m²

Provide yarn count calculation sheets using approved formulas to validate ≤42

Separate retail-packed rolls from bulk to avoid set classification pitfalls

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