Poly-Cotton Denim Shirt Fabric from Mexico
This woven fabric contains 80% cotton mixed with 20% polyester, weighs 180 g/m², and features yarns of different colors in a twill weave. It falls under HTS 5210.49.40.90 as a mixed cotton fabric with man-made fibers, of yarns of different colors, with average yarn number 42 or lower. It is commonly used for casual shirts and jackets.
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 testing to confirm less than 85% cotton mixed mainly with man-made fibers
• Calculate average yarn number using HTS formulas after removing sizing for accurate classification
• Provide weave structure documentation to distinguish from plain weave fabrics in other subheadings