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5208.52.50.90 - Cheesecloth; lawns,voiles or batistes (226) 🖩

Details

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Unit of Quantitym², kg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)12.5%
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
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Column 2 Rate of Duty38.5%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS category, 5208.52.50.90, specifically classifies printed, plain weave cotton fabrics that are heavier than 100 g/m² but do not exceed 200 g/m², and are made of cotton yarn of number 69 or higher. The "other" designation at this level signifies that the fabric does not fall into more specific categories within the printed, plain weave classification. This primarily includes fabrics like cheesecloth, lawns, voiles, and batistes, provided they meet the specified weight and yarn count criteria.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 5208.52.50.20 (Poplin or broadcloth), is crucial. While both are printed plain weave cotton fabrics within the same weight range and yarn count parameters, poplin and broadcloth are distinct weaves with specific structural characteristics. This category encompasses printed fabrics that, while plain weave, do not conform to the precise weave structure of poplin or broadcloth, often resulting in a more open or delicate construction like cheesecloth or voile.

As this node is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification within 5208.52.50.90 is therefore determined by meeting all the preceding criteria: being a woven cotton fabric containing 85% or more cotton by weight, not exceeding 200 g/m², printed, of plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m², and composed of yarn of number 69 or higher, excluding those specifically identified as poplin or broadcloth.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 5208.52.50.90?
HTS code 5208.52.50.90 covers Cheesecloth; lawns,voiles or batistes (226) under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 52: Cotton.
›What products are classified under 5208.52.50.90?
This classification covers Cheesecloth; lawns,voiles or batistes (226). It is a subcategory of Of number 69 or higher number (5208.52.50).
›What is the import duty rate for 5208.52.50.90?
The general rate of duty for HTS 5208.52.50.90 is 12.5%. Special preferential rates may apply: Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate is 38.5%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 5208.52.50.90?
Imports under HTS 5208.52.50.90 are measured in m²","kg.
›Are there special tariff programs for 5208.52.50.90?
Yes, preferential rates may apply under programs including: Australia Special Rate, Bahrain Special Rate, Chile Special Rate, Colombia Special Rate, Israel Special Rate (duty-free treatment). And 9 more programs.

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