Cotton-Polyester Plaid Shirting Fabric

A lightweight 170 g/m² shirting fabric with 75% cotton and 25% polyester, woven from differently colored yarns to create a classic plaid pattern. Classified in HTS 5210.49.40 for its mixed fiber composition under 85% cotton, multi-color yarns, and coarse yarn number (36). Ideal for men's and women's button-down shirts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+35.0%45%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

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5210Same rate: 45%

If unbleached or bleached (not dyed/printed)

Colorless processing places it in 5210.2x subheadings instead of 5210.4x for colored yarn fabrics.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 45%

If man-made fibers exceed cotton content

Man-made dominant blends (>50% MMF) shift to Chapter 54 for woven man-made filament fabrics.

5210.49.60Higher: 45.4% vs 45%

If average yarn number above 42

Finer yarns (higher number) classify in the companion subheading 5210.49.60.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include detailed color yarn swatches and weave analysis in entry docs to substantiate 'yarns of different colors' claim

Measure fabric weight precisely (g/m²) post-scouring to ensure under 200 g/m² threshold

Label origin country clearly, as quantitative restrictions on raw cotton may indirectly affect mixed fabric pricing

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