Dyed Cotton Broadcloth for Chef Uniforms from Mexico
Heavy 140 g/m² plain weave broadcloth of 87% cotton, yarn number 41, dyed white for chef jackets. HTS 5208.32.30 applies for its dyed plain weave construction, weight, and coarse yarn count. Provides durability for commercial kitchens.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Use accredited lab for cotton % verification; blends near 85% often audited
• Specify 'piece dyed' on docs to distinguish from yarn-dyed (different headings)
• Watch for shrinkage declarations—post-import tests can lead to duty adjustments