Heavyweight Cotton Chambray Work Shirt Fabric

This is a plain weave cotton fabric containing over 85% cotton by weight, weighing 250 g/m², made from yarns of different colors in the warp and weft for a chambray effect. It falls under HTS 5209.41.60 as it meets the criteria for woven cotton fabrics over 200 g/m² in plain weave with mixed color yarns, classified as 'other' beyond specific subcategories like denim. Commonly used for durable workwear shirts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.5%+35.0%42.5%
🇲🇽Mexico7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇨🇦Canada7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇩🇪Germany7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇯🇵Japan7.5%+10.0%17.5%

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Alternative Classifications

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

5209.31.60Higher: 43.4% vs 42.5%

If all yarns are the same color

Fabrics with uniform yarn colors in plain weave over 200 g/m² fall under the single color subheading.

5211.41.00Higher: 43.1% vs 42.5%

If cotton content is 85% or less due to blends

Chapter 52 notes specify pure cotton (>85%) under 5209; blends drop to 5211.

5208.42Lower: 24.7% vs 42.5%

If certified hand-loomed by government authority

US notes define certified hand-loomed fabrics for special classification under 5208.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² via lab testing and provide mill test certificates to confirm cotton content over 85%

Declare yarn color differences accurately; misclassification as single color could shift to 5209.31

Avoid common pitfalls like excessive sizing—remove per US note standards before weight measurement

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