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Lightweight Poly-Cotton Checkered Fabric

This 160 g/m² plain weave fabric mixes 75% polyester staple fibers with 25% cotton, using yarns of different colors for a checkered design. It qualifies for HTS 5513.31.00.00 as a sub-85% synthetic blend mainly with cotton, under 170 g/m² weight limit. Commonly used in casual blouses and scarves.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

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

5512.19.00Lower: 48.6% vs 49.9%

If <85% but mixed with fibers other than cotton (e.g., viscose)

Non-cotton mixes stay in 5512, while cotton-main mixes shift to 5513.

5209.59.00Lower: 43.4% vs 49.9%

If high cotton content with minimal polyester

Predominantly cotton plain weave fabrics classify in Chapter 52.

6006.22Lower: 20% vs 49.9%

If knitted rather than woven

Knitted synthetic staple-cotton blends move to Chapter 60.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct independent weave density tests to ensure plain weave compliance

Document supplier yarn color specs to support 'different colors' declaration

Check for quotas on polyester-cotton blends from Asia; apply for licenses early

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