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U.S. imports of unbleached plain-weave cotton fabric, 85%+ cotton, not over 100 g/m² (HS 520811) totaled $708K in April 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of Unbleached Plain-Weave Cotton Fabric, 85%+ Cotton, Not Over 100 g/m² paid $165K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 23% on $708K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPlain-weave unbleached cotton fabric at or above 85% cotton and weighing no more than 100 g/m² is one of the most widely traded greige fabric categories, serving as a base substrate for printing, dyeing, and finishing in apparel and home-textile supply chains. The US schedule subdivides this heading extensively by yarn count (thread count per inch) and fabric type — including poplin/broadcloth, sheeting, cheesecloth, and printcloth — across tariff lines 5208112020 through 5208119000. India and China are the dominant suppliers, with Pakistan, Thailand, and Mexico also contributing meaningfully to US import volumes.
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Within the US tariff schedule, these fabric types are differentiated primarily by thread count (yarn number) and construction. Poplin and broadcloth are tightly woven with a fine rib effect; sheeting is a balanced plain weave used for bedding substrates; cheesecloth is an open, loosely woven fabric. The applicable 10-digit tariff line depends on both the fabric type and the yarn count bracket (e.g., 42 or fewer, 43–68, or 69 and above threads per inch).
Greige fabric imported for further processing — such as bleaching, dyeing, or printing in the US — may be eligible for certain bonded warehouse or manufacturing drawback programs, allowing duty recovery on re-exported finished goods. Importers planning to process and re-export should consult a licensed customs broker about drawback eligibility before entry.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5208114090 | PLN WV,UNBLCH,NT GT 100G/M2, #(43-68),CHEESECLOTH | $295K | 20.36% | $60K |
| 5208118090 | WOV FAB COT UBL LT=100G/M2 GT=69 TYPWR RIB NESOI | $220K | 29.69% | $65K |
| 5208112090 | PLN WV, UNBLCH, NT GT 100G/M2, #<=42, CHEESECLOTH | $95K | 23.25% | $22K |
| 5208114020 | PLN WV,UNBLCH,NT GT 100G/M2,#(43-68) POPLN/BRDCLTH | $41K | 19.00% | $8K |
| 5208114060 | PLAIN WEAVE,UNBLCH,NT GT 100G/M2,#(43-68),PRNTCLTH | $31K | 19.00% | $6K |
| 5208114040 | PLN WV, UNBLCH, <=100 G/M2, #(43-68) SHEETING | $17K | 19.00% | $3K |
| 5208116000 | WOV FAB COT UBL LT=100G/M2 GT=#68 TYPWTR RIBON | $7K | 5.77% | $405 |
| 5208112040 | PLN WV, UNBLCH, NT GT 100G/M2, #<=42, SHEETING | $1K | 17.03% | $221 |
| 5208112020 | PLN WV UNBLCH NT GT 100G/M2, #<=42, POPLIN/BRDCLTH | $792 | 17.05% | $135 |
PLN WV,UNBLCH,NT GT 100G/M2, #(43-68),CHEESECLOTH
WOV FAB COT UBL LT=100G/M2 GT=69 TYPWR RIB NESOI
PLN WV, UNBLCH, NT GT 100G/M2, #<=42, CHEESECLOTH
PLN WV,UNBLCH,NT GT 100G/M2,#(43-68) POPLN/BRDCLTH
PLAIN WEAVE,UNBLCH,NT GT 100G/M2,#(43-68),PRNTCLTH
PLN WV, UNBLCH, <=100 G/M2, #(43-68) SHEETING
WOV FAB COT UBL LT=100G/M2 GT=#68 TYPWTR RIBON
PLN WV, UNBLCH, NT GT 100G/M2, #<=42, SHEETING
PLN WV UNBLCH NT GT 100G/M2, #<=42, POPLIN/BRDCLTH
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5208112020 | PLN WV UNBLCH NT GT 100G/M2, #<=42, POPLIN/BRDCLTH | $137K |
| 5208119000 | OTHER PLAIN WV,UNBLEACHED,GE85%COT,LE100G/M1,GE69# | $47K |
| 5208114020 | PLN WV,UNBLCH,NT GT 100G/M2,#(43-68) POPLN/BRDCLTH | $3K |
| 5208112090 | PLN WV, UNBLCH, NT GT 100G/M2, #<=42, CHEESECLOTH | $0 |
| 5208114060 | PLAIN WEAVE,UNBLCH,NT GT 100G/M2,#(43-68),PRNTCLTH | $0 |
| 5208114090 | PLN WV,UNBLCH,NT GT 100G/M2, #(43-68),CHEESECLOTH | $0 |
| 5208118020 | PLN WV,UNBLCH,NT GT 100G/M2,#>=69,OTH POP/BRDCLTH | $0 |
| 5208112040 | PLN WV, UNBLCH, NT GT 100G/M2, #<=42, SHEETING | $0 |
PLN WV UNBLCH NT GT 100G/M2, #<=42, POPLIN/BRDCLTH
26.6K m2
OTHER PLAIN WV,UNBLEACHED,GE85%COT,LE100G/M1,GE69#
7.7K m2
PLN WV,UNBLCH,NT GT 100G/M2,#(43-68) POPLN/BRDCLTH
222 m2
PLN WV, UNBLCH, NT GT 100G/M2, #<=42, CHEESECLOTH
PLAIN WEAVE,UNBLCH,NT GT 100G/M2,#(43-68),PRNTCLTH
PLN WV,UNBLCH,NT GT 100G/M2, #(43-68),CHEESECLOTH
PLN WV,UNBLCH,NT GT 100G/M2,#>=69,OTH POP/BRDCLTH
PLN WV, UNBLCH, NT GT 100G/M2, #<=42, SHEETING
WOV COT FAB, PR PL WV NUN 85% COT OV100NOV200G/M2
HS 520852
COTTON YARN (N SWG THD) RETAIL SALE 85% OR > WT CO
HS 520710
WOVEN COTTON FABRICS, DENIM, 85% COT OVER 200 G/M2
HS 520942
WOV COT FAB, DYE PL W NUN 85% COT OV100NOV200G/M2
HS 520832
WOV COT FAB, UNBL PL WV UN85%COT MMF NOV200G/M2
HS 521011
WOV COT FAB, DENIM, UN 85% COT MMF OVER 200 G/M2
HS 521142
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $272K | $17K | -$255K |
| California | $13K | $123K | +$110K |
| Illinois | $123K | -- | -$123K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLESTON, SC | $347K | -- | -$347K |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $193K | -- | -$193K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $73K | -- | -$73K |