Heavyweight Cotton-Polyester Plaid Work Shirt Fabric

This woven fabric, composed of 70% cotton and 30% polyester, weighs 250 g/m² and features yarns of different colors in a plaid pattern. It falls under HTS 5211.49.00.90 as a mixed cotton fabric over 200 g/m² with multicolored yarns, not classified as denim or specific weaves. Commonly used for durable workwear shirts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.1%+35.0%43.1%
🇲🇽Mexico8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇨🇦Canada8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇩🇪Germany8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇯🇵Japan8.1%+10.0%18.1%

Alternative Classifications

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

5210.49Lower: 25.5% vs 43.1%

If weighing 200 g/m² or less

Chapter 52 notes shift lighter mixed cotton fabrics to heading 5210, maintaining similar yarn color provisions.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 43.1%

If man-made fibers exceed cotton content

Fabrics with >50% man-made fibers by weight classify under Chapter 54 as synthetic textile fabrics.

5211.51.00Lower: 35% vs 43.1%

If yarns are all same color

Printed or single-color yarn fabrics move to subheading 5211.51, separate from different-color yarn provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify exact fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% cotton mixed with man-made fibers; discrepancies can lead to reclassification

Provide weave diagrams and yarn color specifications in entry documentation to distinguish from denim under 5209.42

Ensure weight is documented post-sizing removal per US note formulas to avoid under/over declaration

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