Poly-Cotton Sateen Dress Fabric from Mexico
A lightweight woven sateen fabric with 70% cotton and 30% polyester, weighing 180 g/m², dyed in solid colors for dressmaking. It falls under HTS 5210.39.20.20 as a mixed cotton fabric under 85% cotton with man-made fibers, featuring a sateen weave and under 200 g/m² weight. The smooth, lustrous surface makes it ideal for apparel like dresses and blouses.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab test to confirm <85% cotton; misdeclaration risks penalties under Chapter 52 rules
• Include commercial invoice detailing weave (sateen), weight (<200 g/m²), and dye process for CBP review
• Check for quantitative restrictions on cotton blends; ensure origin certificate if from quota-limited countries