Discharge Printed Cotton Shirting Printcloth from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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