Bleached Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Mexico
This lightweight woven poplin fabric contains 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester, weighs 180 g/m², and has been bleached for a clean white finish. It is classified under HTS 5210.29.40.90 due to its cotton content below 85%, man-made fiber blend, low weight, bleached processing, and average yarn number 42 or lower. Commonly used for dress shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% cotton and provide detailed composition certificates
• Measure average yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) and include calculations in documentation
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring weight is documented post-sizing removal; common pitfall is exceeding 200 g/m²