Heavy Cotton Plaid Shirting Fabric from China

Woven cotton fabric ≥85% cotton, weighing >200 g/m², with yarns of different colors creating plaid patterns for heavier shirting and casual apparel. Falls under 'other fabrics' as it exceeds weight threshold and uses multi-color yarns. Not denim weave.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43.4%

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

Label fiber content accurately; blends dropping below 85% cotton require 5211 classification

Use grammage tests per US notes (Z' grams/m²) to prove >200 g/m² weight

Avoid bulk packaging that could imply industrial use, potentially affecting valuation