Printed High-Count Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Mexico
This lightweight printed cotton poplin fabric has 85% or more cotton content and weighs under 200 g/m², with an average yarn number of 80 (69 or higher). It falls under HTS 5208.59.80.90 as a printed woven fabric of high yarn count not specifically provided for elsewhere in subheading 5208.59. Ideal for dress shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
21.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify yarn number using official formulas from Chapter 52 US notes (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 to lower-count subheadings
• Ensure printing is permanent (not washable paint) to qualify as 'printed' under heading 5208; common pitfall is mislabeling dyed fabrics