Industrial Cotton-Viscose Heavy Duck Fabric from Mexico
Heavy unbleached duck weave fabric blending 80% cotton with 20% viscose rayon (man-made fiber), weighing 320 g/m², not plain weave. HTS 5211.19.00.60 applies due to <85% cotton, mixed with MMF, over 200 g/m², and duck construction as per (219) stats. Used in manufacturing protective covers and conveyor belts.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
17.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document viscose as man-made fiber distinctly; confusion with natural fibers can lead to incorrect 5209 classification
• Ensure no quantitative restrictions apply via origin checks, as some cotton blends tie to U.S. notes on staple lengths
• Label rolls with exact metrics (width, weight) matching chapter note calculations to speed customs clearance