Unbleached Cotton-Alpaca Blend Shirting Plain Weave

Plain weave shirting fabric at 170 g/m², unbleached, 75% cotton with 25% alpaca hair, under HTS 5212.11.60.10 for mixed unbleached cotton wovens ≤200 g/m². Commonly used for formal shirts and linings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.8%+35.0%42.8%
🇲🇽Mexico7.8%+10.0%17.8%
🇨🇦Canada7.8%+10.0%17.8%
🇩🇪Germany7.8%+10.0%17.8%
🇯🇵Japan7.8%+10.0%17.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

5112Lower: 35% vs 42.8%

If alpaca exceeds 50% and bleached

Bleached wool-dominant fabrics go to 5112.12, differing in material priority and processing.

5211.11.00Lower: 42.7% vs 42.8%

If >200 g/m²

5211 covers lighter-weight unbleached cottons, but 5212 is specifically ≤200 g/m²—no, wait: hierarchy is 5212 for ≤200.

6205.20.20Lower: 37.2% vs 42.8%

If imported as men's shirts

Completed apparel from this fabric classifies in Chapter 62 by garment type and material.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use Chapter 52 formula (e.g

N = BYT/1,000) for yarn number declaration in entry docs

Avoid common error of declaring as 100% cotton; precise blend ratios prevent penalties

For hand-loomed, obtain government certification per US notes for potential benefits

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