Brushed Twill-Like Cotton Workwear Fabric from Mexico
Although plain weave, this >85% cotton fabric >200 g/m² mimics twill appearance via color yarns, with napping for rugged workwear pants. Classified under HTS 5209.41.60.40 for plain weave napped heavy cotton with different colors.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Confirm plain weave via microscope if texture resembles twill to prevent misclassification
• Invoice must detail g/m² post-processing and cotton assay results