Cotton-Polyester Plaid Dress Lining from Mexico

Lightweight 170 g/m² fabric blending 82% cotton with 18% polyester, using yarns of different colors in a plain weave plaid pattern with average yarn number 55. Classified under HTS 5210.49.60.90 for mixed fabrics not exceeding 200 g/m² with differing yarn colors. Ideal for dress linings and lightweight apparel.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

20.4%

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

Label fiber percentages accurately; blends require invoices stating exact cotton content below 85%

Calculate average yarn number post-sizing removal as per US note formulas to fit 43-68 range

Avoid misdeclaring as 100% cotton; penalties apply for blends exceeding tolerance