Bleached Oxford Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Mexico
This is a bleached woven cotton fabric classified under HTS 5208.29.40.20 as Oxford cloth with yarn number 42 or lower, containing over 85% cotton and weighing under 200 g/m². It features the characteristic basketweave structure of Oxford cloth, making it ideal for dress shirts and blouses. The bleaching process ensures a clean white base suitable for printing or dyeing.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify yarn number using official formulas in Chapter 52 US notes (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing
• Obtain lab tests confirming ≥85% cotton content and weight ≤200 g/m² to avoid reclassification
• Ensure bleaching is plain (not yarn-dyed) as colored versions fall under 5208.32 or 5208.42