Unbleached High-Count Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Mexico
Unbleached poplin fabric woven from 70s yarn count cotton, 85%+ cotton content, 170 g/m², used for premium dress shirts. Classified under HTS 5208.19.80.90 for other unbleached woven cotton fabrics with number 69 or higher, width >220 cm. Its tight weave provides crispness ideal for tailoring.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document weave type explicitly as 'other' (not plain/twill/satin); customs may challenge if resembling 5208.12-5208.18
• Use certified scales for areal weight post-scouring to confirm ≤200 g/m², preventing shift to heavier fabric headings
• Include mill test certificates for yarn number calculation per Chapter 52 US note (a) to support high-number claim