Scheepjes Softfun Cotton Blend Retail Ball from Mexico
Scheepjes Softfun combines cotton-acrylic in 140g retail balls for lightweight summer garments, labeled for immediate retail sale. Despite blend, >85% cotton content qualifies under HTS 5207.90.00.00 for fine yarn (200nm+) put up for retail. Blend ratio must be verified for cotton dominance.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Lab-test fiber composition to confirm >85% cotton for Chapter 52; blends over acrylic threshold go to 55
• Specify blend percentages on all docs; retail packaging must show consumer pricing
• Check quotas apply to cotton portion; declare accurately to avoid reclassification penalties