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Cotton-Polyester Plaid Shirt Fabric

This woven fabric is made from synthetic filament yarns mixed with cotton, featuring yarns of different colors in a classic plaid pattern. It contains less than 85% synthetic filaments and is primarily used for manufacturing shirts and blouses. Classified under 5407.83.00 due to its mixed composition and multi-colored yarn construction as defined in chapter 54 notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China8.5%+35.0%43.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany8.5%+10.0%18.5%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan8.5%+10.0%18.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5211.52.00Lower: 43.1% vs 43.5%

If containing 85% or more cotton by weight

Higher cotton content moves classification to chapter 52 woven cotton fabrics, excluding synthetic filament dominance.

5407.52Lower: 24.9% vs 43.5%

If all yarns are of a single color

Chapter 54 notes specify 'of yarns of different colors' for 5407.83; single-color yarns fall under 5407.52.

6006.34.00Higher: 45% vs 43.5%

If knitted rather than woven

Knitted fabrics of synthetic filaments mixed with cotton are classified in chapter 60, not woven chapter 54.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify fiber content through lab testing to confirm <85% synthetic filaments; discrepancies can lead to reclassification

β€’ Provide weave analysis and yarn color documentation to customs for smooth clearance under chapter 54 definitions

β€’ Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as 100% cotton, which shifts to chapter 52 headings