Bleached Poly-Cotton Broadcloth for Dress Shirts

A fine broadcloth fabric of 60% polyester and 40% cotton, bleached, with high yarn number 80 in plain weave, under 170 g/m². Classified in 5210.21.80.20 for its poplin/broadcloth type, cotton <85% mixed with man-made fibers, and precise specs. Ideal for formal men's shirts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12.5%+35.0%47.5%
🇲🇽Mexico12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇨🇦Canada12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇩🇪Germany12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇯🇵Japan12.5%+10.0%22.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.32.40Lower: 44.7% vs 47.5%

If 85%+ cotton content

Pushing cotton over 85% threshold shifts to pure cotton woven fabrics in heading 5208.

5211.42.00Lower: 43.1% vs 47.5%

If denim weave instead of plain

Special 3/4-thread twill denim definition in notes applies, moving to heavier or different weave subheadings.

5210.31.80Higher: 50.5% vs 47.5%

If weight exceeds 200 g/m²

Heavier fabrics >200 g/m² fall under 5210.31 plain weave, separating by weight criterion.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include detailed fiber composition label and test reports; U.S

Customs scrutinizes man-made vs cotton ratios

Confirm 'number 69 or higher' via formula in Chapter 52 notes; use BT/Z method for accuracy

Avoid classifying as certified hand-loomed unless government-certified, as power-loom versions dominate this code

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Broadcloth Bleached Cotton-Lycra Mix

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