Printed Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Mexico
This lightweight printed poplin fabric is made from 60% cotton and 40% polyester, weighing 120 g/m² with an average yarn number of 80. It falls under HTS 5210.51.80 as a plain weave fabric containing less than 85% cotton, mixed with man-made fibers, printed, and of number 69 or higher. The fine yarn count makes it ideal for dress shirts.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
25.5%
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
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% cotton; discrepancies can lead to reclassification
• Provide weave analysis and yarn number calculations per Chapter 52 US notes for CBP review
• Ensure printing is considered a finishing process, not changing the base weave classification