Dyed Cotton-Spandex Blend Chiffon Fabric from Mexico
This sheer plain weave chiffon is dyed, 120 g/m², 80% cotton with 20% spandex (man-made), yarn number 38. It qualifies for HTS 5210.31.40 as a mixed cotton fabric under 85% cotton, lightweight, dyed plain weave with coarse yarns per notes. Used for blouses and scarves.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20%
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
• Document spandex as man-made fiber; elastane blends often scrutinized for exact percentages
• Measure weight post-sizing removal via boiling as per US note (a) to confirm ≤200 g/m²
• Label rolls with yarn number and weave type; pitfalls include misdeclaring as 100% cotton