Poly-Cotton Plaid Shirting Fabric
This lightweight woven fabric blends 70% cotton with 30% polyester, featuring yarns of different colors in a plaid pattern, weighing 180 g/m² with an average yarn number above 69. It falls under HTS 5210.49.80.90 as a mixed cotton fabric under 85% cotton, multi-color yarns, not over 200 g/m², and finer yarn count. Commonly used for dress shirts and blouses.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the multi-color effect is achieved by printing rather than yarns of different colors
Printed fabrics are classified separately from yarn-dyed ones under 5210.49.40, regardless of weight or yarn number.
If polyester content exceeds 50% and cotton is minor
Higher man-made fiber proportion shifts primary classification to Chapter 54 man-made filament fabrics.
If weight exceeds 200 g/m²
Heavier fabrics over 200 g/m² fall under heading 5211, maintaining similar yarn and color specs.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab test to confirm <85% cotton; provide mill test certificates to avoid reclassification
• Declare average yarn number accurately using HTS formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) to qualify for number 69+ subheading
• Ensure documentation proves yarns are of different colors, not printed, to prevent shift to 5210.49.40
Related Products under HTS 5210.49.80.90
Lightweight Poly-Cotton Twill Stripe Fabric
Warp-faced twill fabric of 80% cotton/20% polyester with contrasting stripe yarns of different colors, 190 g/m², yarn number 72. Fits HTS 5210.49.80.90 as mixed <85% cotton, different color yarns, ≤200 g/m², high number. Used for chino-style trousers and skirts.
Blended Fiber Multi-Stripe Dress Lining
Smooth woven lining fabric 72% cotton/28% polyester, stripe-patterned with different colored yarns, 160 g/m², yarn number 82. Under HTS 5210.49.80.90 for mixed cotton <85%, different colors, ≤200 g/m², high count. Essential for garment linings.
High-Number Poly-Cotton Window Sheer
Translucent sheer for curtains, 79% cotton/21% acrylic yarns in varied colors, 145 g/m², yarn number 90. HTS 5210.49.80.90 applies: <85% cotton mixed MMF, different color yarns, light, very fine. Home decor use.
Cotton-Lycra Blend Yarn Color Sport Mesh
Athletic mesh fabric 74% cotton/24% polyester/2% spandex, colored yarns, 195 g/m², number 71. Classed HTS 5210.49.80.90 as mixed <85% cotton, multi-color, ≤200g, high number. For activewear.
Fine Poly-Cotton Batiste Multi-Color
Delicate batiste 81% cotton/19% nylon, fine different color yarns, 150 g/m², number 88. HTS 5210.49.80.90: mixed cotton, yarn colors vary, light fine. Lingerie fabric.
Mixed Yarn Oxford Cloth Plaid
Oxford weave 77% cotton/23% polyester plaid yarns, 182 g/m², number 73. Fits 5210.49.80.90 specs perfectly. Button-down shirt material.