Charcoal Dyed Cotton Ticking Fabric from Mexico
Strong twill weave ticking, 86% cotton, charcoal dyed, 260 g/m² for mattresses and upholstery. HTS 5209.39.00 for other dyed >200 g/m² cotton fabrics, not denim per note.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Test for cotton content >85% with AATCC methods; attach lab reports to entries
• Declare as piece goods, not made-ups, to avoid Chapter 63
• Watch for weave combos; US note (b) requires wholly specified weave excluding selvage