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Cotton Elephant Ear Corduroy Fabric

Wide wale corduroy (3-6 wales/inch) cut pile cotton fabric resembling elephant ears, for casual pants and bags. Falls under HTS 5801.27.50.20 as other cut cotton warp pile. Bold ribbing defines its industrial style.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China18.5%+37.5%56%
🇲🇽Mexico18.5%+10.0%28.5%
🇨🇦Canada18.5%+10.0%28.5%
🇩🇪Germany18.5%—18.5%
🇯🇵Japan18.5%—18.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5804Lower: 25.7% vs 56%

If tule or imitation lace type

Openwork fabrics without true pile go to 5804.

5210.21.40Lower: 45.6% vs 56%

If plain dyed cotton weave

Absence of pile ribs classifies as Chapter 52.

5906.99.10.00Lower: 40.2% vs 56%

If rubberized for apparel

Rubber or plastics coated excludes from Chapter 58.

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

• Measure wale spacing precisely; wide wales still warp pile

• Ensure no rubber backing; that could be 5904