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Bleached Cotton-Wool Blend Shirting Fabric

A lightweight woven fabric weighing 180 g/m², containing 40% wool and 60% combed cotton, bleached for a clean white finish. It falls under HTS 5212.12.10.20 as an other woven cotton fabric not exceeding 200 g/m², bleached, with 36% or more wool or fine animal hair, and combed cotton component. Used primarily for dress shirts and blouses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China16.5%+37.5%54%
🇲🇽Mexico16.5%+10.0%26.5%
🇨🇦Canada16.5%+10.0%26.5%
🇩🇪Germany16.5%—16.5%
🇯🇵Japan16.5%—16.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5210Lower: 20.3% vs 54%

If wool content under 36%

Pure cotton bleached fabrics without significant animal hair fall under 5210, lacking the wool blend requirement.

5112.11.60Higher: 62.5% vs 54%

If wool exceeds 50% by weight

Fabrics where wool or fine animal hair predominates shift to Chapter 51 headings for wool-dominant weaves.

5212Same rate: 54%

If not combed cotton

Uncombed cotton blends stay in 5212.19, as combing specifies the 5212.12 subheading for refined yarns.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify exact wool content via lab test; must be ≥36% by weight to qualify, with documentation from supplier

• Provide bleaching process certification and g/m² weight declaration to avoid reclassification to plain cotton fabrics