Bleached Cotton Twill Poplin Shirt Fabric from Mexico
This lightweight bleached cotton fabric features a twill weave with 88% cotton content, weighing 180 g/m², ideal for dress shirts and blouses. It falls under HTS 5208.29.20 as a bleached woven cotton fabric exceeding 85% cotton by weight, not over 200 g/m², specifically in satin or twill weave. The bleaching process evens out the color for a clean, uniform appearance.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
17.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify fabric weight via lab testing to confirm under 200 g/m² and provide weave certification
• Include bleaching process documentation and fiber content lab reports for CBP compliance
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring no dyeing; bleached fabrics must appear uniformly lightened