Bleached Cotton Sailcloth from Mexico
Durable bleached cotton sailcloth fabric with >85% cotton and >200 g/m² weight, designed for marine sails and heavy covers. It is classified under HTS 5209.29.00 for other bleached heavy cotton woven fabrics, excluding certified hand-loomed or denim types. High thread count ensures strength post-bleaching.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
17.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include tensile strength tests if marketed for industrial use to support classification
• Confirm no coatings; coated sailcloth reclassifies to 5900 series
• Declare selvage exclusions per U.S. notes for weave purity