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Poly-Cotton Denim-Like Twill 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 resembling denim but not meeting the strict denim definition due to fiber blend. It falls under HTS 5210.49.60.90 as a mixed cotton-manmade fiber fabric of different colored yarns with average yarn number 50. Primarily used for casual shirts and jackets.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

20.4%

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

• Verify exact fiber content via lab testing as blends under 85% cotton must be documented precisely to avoid reclassification

• Provide weave structure and yarn number calculations per US notes using formulas like BT/Z to confirm numbers 43-68

• Ensure declaration of 'yarns of different colors' with color fastness tests to prevent customs disputes