Discharge Printed Cotton Shirting Printcloth

Fine cotton shirting fabric weighing 140 g/m², yarn number 48, discharge printed with geometric patterns for dress shirts using color removal technique. HTS 5208.52.40.55 applies to this plain weave printcloth of 87% cotton, over 100 g/m², within yarn numbers 43-68, specifically discharge printed. Adheres to chapter definitions for printed woven cotton fabrics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China11.4%+35.0%46.4%
🇲🇽Mexico11.4%+10.0%21.4%
🇨🇦Canada11.4%+10.0%21.4%
🇩🇪Germany11.4%+10.0%21.4%
🇯🇵Japan11.4%+10.0%21.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.32.40Lower: 44.7% vs 46.4%

If yarn number 36-42

Printcloths with slightly finer yarn numbers are in the preceding number range subheading.

5208.12Lower: 20.5% vs 46.4%

If unbleached or not printed

Unprinted or differently finished plain weave cottons over 100 g/m² go to 5208.12 unprinted subheading.

5210.21Lower: 22.5% vs 46.4%

If yarn-dyed instead of piece-printed

Yarn-dyed plain weave cotton fabrics (not piece-printed) are classified under heading 5210.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include detailed weave analysis confirming plain weave (no twill or satin per U.S. notes) in entry docs

Test for excessive sizing removal before weight/yarn calculations to ensure accurate classification

Watch for blending pitfalls; even small synthetic fibers drop it below 85% cotton threshold

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