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Cotton-Jute Broadcloth Shirt Fabric

Plain weave broadcloth of 70% cotton and 30% jute, 190 g/m², average yarn number 30, not square construction per statistical note (e). Meets HTS 5311.00.30.55 for poplin/broadcloth of cotton-other veg/man-made blends under restraints. Used for casual button-down shirts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5311.00.40Same rate: 37.5%

If no man-made fibers present

Excludes man-made restraints, moving to pure cotton-other veg fiber subheading.

5208.52.40Higher: 48.9% vs 37.5%

If predominantly cotton plain weave

If cotton content >97%, classifies as bleached cotton fabric in Chapter 52.

5310Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If sold as set with apparel

Fabric-garment sets may shift to mixed textile articles under 5310.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document jute as 'other vegetable fiber' distinctly from man-made; test for fiber ratio compliance

• Check man-made fiber restraint quotas via ITC reports before shipping large volumes