Bleached Poly-Cotton Twill Poplin Shirt Fabric from Mexico
This lightweight woven fabric, weighing 180 g/m², contains 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester and is bleached with a 3-thread twill weave. It falls under HTS 5210.29.10.00 due to its cotton content below 85%, man-made fiber mix, weight under 200 g/m², bleached finish, and specific twill construction as defined in subheading notes. Commonly used for casual shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20.3%
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
• Verify exact fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% cotton and man-made mix for proper classification
• Obtain bleaching process documentation to distinguish from unbleached (5210.21) or dyed (5210.31) variants
• Measure fabric weight post-sizing removal using HTS formulas to ensure under 200 g/m² threshold