Bleached Cotton-Viscose Shirting Fabric from Mexico
Plain weave shirting fabric with 80% cotton and 20% viscose rayon, 190 g/m², yarn number 48, falling under 5210.21.60 due to mixed composition, bleaching, and yarn specs. Popular for formal shirts in apparel manufacturing. Adheres to chapter weave exclusivity notes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
21.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber content analysis via AATCC methods; viscose often misidentified as cotton
• Declare as 'of numbers 43 to 68' with supporting yarn metric calculations
• Watch for set sales with trims—may classify as 5210 set if not separable