HTS 5208.51.40.90: US import duty from China
Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m², Printed, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m², Other, Of number 42 or lower number, Cheesecloth (226). Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 8.1% |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | 25% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 33.1% |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50) |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean | 0.125% |
Worked example: $10,000 shipment
| Customs value | $10,000.00 |
| Base duty (MFN) | $810.00 |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | $2,500.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $13,357.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 5208.51.40.90 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 5208.51.40.90 (Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m², Printed, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m², Other, Of number 42 or lower number, Cheesecloth (226)) have a duty of 33.1% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).
What does HTS code 5208.51.40.90 cover?
Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m², Printed, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m², Other, Of number 42 or lower number, Cheesecloth (226). US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 5208.51.40.90 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $13,357, about 33.6% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 5208
- 5208.11.20.20Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m², Unbleached, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m², Of number 42 or lower number, Poplin or broadcloth (314)
- 5208.11.20.40Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m², Unbleached, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m², Of number 42 or lower number, Sheeting (313)
- 5208.11.20.90Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m², Unbleached, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m², Of number 42 or lower number, Cheesecloth (226)
- 5208.11.40.20Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m², Unbleached, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m², Of numbers 43 to 68, Poplin or broadcloth (314)
- 5208.11.40.40Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m², Unbleached, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m², Of numbers 43 to 68, Sheeting (313)
- 5208.11.40.60Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m², Unbleached, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m², Of numbers 43 to 68, Printcloth (315)
- 5208.11.40.90Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m², Unbleached, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m², Of numbers 43 to 68, Cheesecloth (226)
- 5208.11.60.00Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m², Unbleached, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m², Of number 69 or higher number, Suitable for making typewriter ribbon, containing yarns the average number of which exceeds 85 but not 237, the total thread count (treating multiple (folded) or cabled yarns as single threads) per square centimeter is not less than 94 and not more than 134, and in which the thread count of either the warp or filling does not exceed 60 percent of the total thread count of the warp and filling (220)
Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.