Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Mexico
This lightweight poplin fabric, weighing 180 g/m², contains 80% cotton mixed with 20% polyester man-made fibers and features a plain weave with yarn number 80, classifying it as poplin under HTS 5210.11.80.20. It is unbleached, ideal for dress shirts, with the high yarn count ensuring a smooth, fine texture. The mixture with man-made fibers places it in heading 5210 rather than pure cotton fabrics.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
23.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing to confirm 69+ classification
• Provide lab test reports for fiber content (<85% cotton, mainly man-made) and weight ≤200 g/m² to avoid reclassification
• Ensure unbleached status with documentation, as any bleaching shifts to 5210.21