Bleached Oxford Cotton-Polyester Shirt Fabric from Mexico
This lightweight woven fabric, weighing 180 g/m², contains 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester and features the characteristic basketweave structure of Oxford cloth with yarn numbers averaging 50. It is bleached for a clean white finish, classifying under HTS 5210.29.60.20 due to its cotton content under 85%, man-made fiber mix, weight under 200 g/m², and Oxford weave in the specified yarn number range. Commonly used for dress shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
21.4%
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 exact fiber composition via lab testing as blends must be <85% cotton to avoid reclassification to Chapter 52 pure cotton headings
• Provide bleaching process documentation and weight certificates (under 200 g/m²) to CBP to confirm subheading eligibility