Bleached Poplin Shirt Fabric from Mexico
This lightweight bleached cotton poplin fabric, weighing 110 g/m², contains 100% cotton with an average yarn number of 40, classifying it under HTS 5208.29.40.90 as a plain weave fabric of number 42 or lower. It is commonly used for dress shirts and blouses due to its smooth finish and breathability.
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 average yarn number using HTS formula (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing for accurate classification
• Provide lab test reports confirming ≥85% cotton content and weight ≤200 g/m² to avoid reclassification
• Ensure bleaching process documentation to distinguish from unbleached (5208.21) or yarn-dyed (5208.42) fabrics