Bleached Mixed Fiber Sateen Fabric from Mexico
A lustrous bleached sateen weave fabric with 80% cotton and 20% viscose, weighing 240 g/m², for suiting. HTS 5211.20.29 applies as it's other bleached fabric under 85% cotton mainly mixed with man-made (viscose), over 200 g/m², not plain/twill/denim. Sateen provides smooth finish for apparel.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document weave type (e.g
• sateen) explicitly as 'other' to fit 5211.20.29 exclusion
• Ensure bleaching is uniform; patchy processing risks downgrade to unbleached
• Bundle with commercial invoice showing m² weight for quick CBP review