Plaid Cotton Flannel Sheet Fabric from Mexico
Brushed flannel fabric with plaid pattern from differently colored cotton yarns (91% cotton), 185 g/m², yarn number 40. HTS 5208.49.40.90 covers this as other multi-color fabric ≤200 g/m². Used for bedding sheets and throws.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Measure weight after brushing process standardization to ensure ≤200 g/m² compliance
• Include lab reports for cotton percentage; blends near 85% trigger scrutiny
• Watch for set classification if paired with trims, potentially shifting to Chapter 63