Cotton-Polyester Unbleached Poplin Shirt Fabric from Mexico
This unbleached plain weave fabric contains 70% cotton and 30% polyester, with an average yarn number of 80, making it lightweight at 170 g/m². It falls under HTS 5210.11.80 due to its cotton content under 85%, mixed with man-made fibers, unbleached state, plain weave, and high yarn number of 69 or above. Commonly used for dress shirts and blouses.
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 fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% cotton as per Chapter 52 notes; misdeclaration leads to penalties
• Provide weave analysis documentation proving plain weave and yarn number calculation using official formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000)
• Ensure weight declaration post-sizing removal; common pitfall is including excessive sizing in g/m² measurement