Dyed Cotton Twill Shirt Fabric from Mexico
This is a dyed woven cotton fabric with 100% cotton content, featuring a classic twill weave pattern and weighing 180 g/m². It falls under HTS 5208.39.20 as it contains over 85% cotton, is dyed, weighs under 200 g/m², and uses twill weave. Commonly used for shirts and light apparel.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.8%
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 post-sizing removal to confirm under 200 g/m²
• Provide dyeing process documentation and fiber content certificate for CBP review
• Avoid misclassification as denim by ensuring no 3/4-thread twill with specific yarn colors