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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China15.5%+35.0%50.5%
🇲🇽Mexico15.5%+10.0%25.5%
🇨🇦Canada15.5%+10.0%25.5%
🇩🇪Germany15.5%+10.0%25.5%
🇯🇵Japan15.5%+10.0%25.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5210.49.40.90Lower: 45% vs 50.5%

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.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 50.5%

If polyester content exceeds 50% and cotton is minor

Higher man-made fiber proportion shifts primary classification to Chapter 54 man-made filament fabrics.

5211.49.00Lower: 43.1% vs 50.5%

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