Bleached Cotton-Viscose Shirting Fabric from Canada
Plain weave shirting fabric with 80% cotton and 20% viscose rayon, 190 g/m², yarn number 48, falling under 5210.21.60 due to mixed composition, bleaching, and yarn specs. Popular for formal shirts in apparel manufacturing. Adheres to chapter weave exclusivity notes.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
21.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber content analysis via AATCC methods; viscose often misidentified as cotton
• Declare as 'of numbers 43 to 68' with supporting yarn metric calculations
• Watch for set sales with trims—may classify as 5210 set if not separable