Printed Cotton Drill Fabric for Work Aprons from Mexico
A 140 g/m² plain weave cotton drill fabric, printed with safety stripes and yarn number 40, meets HTS 5208.52.30 criteria for 85%+ cotton printed plain weaves over 100 g/m² of coarser yarns (42 or lower).
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Confirm plain weave via microscopy if challenged; drill can resemble twill
• Label rolls with exact weight, yarn number, and cotton percentage for CBP review
• Monitor aggregate cotton quotas if from restricted origins like certain Asian countries