Heavyweight Cotton-Polyester Plaid Work Shirt Fabric from Mexico
This woven fabric consists of 70% cotton and 30% polyester, weighing 250 g/m², featuring yarns of different colors in a plaid pattern. It falls under HTS 5211.49.00 as a heavy mixed cotton-manmade fiber fabric over 200 g/m², not denim or specific weaves. Primarily used for durable work shirts and uniforms.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.1%
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 fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% cotton mixed with man-made fibers; discrepancies lead to reclassification
• Provide weight certificates showing >200 g/m² and documentation of multi-colored yarns to avoid audits
• Declare as 'other fabrics' explicitly; common pitfall is misclassifying as lighter Chapter 52 fabrics