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Unbleached Cotton-Wool Blend Poplin Shirt Fabric from Mexico

This lightweight poplin fabric, weighing 180 g/m², contains 40% wool and 60% combed cotton, unbleached for a natural off-white appearance. It falls under HTS 5212.11.10.20 as an unbleached woven cotton fabric with over 36% wool content, combed cotton yarns, and weight not exceeding 200 g/m². Ideal for dress shirts requiring a soft drape from the wool blend.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

26.5%

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 wool content exceeds 36% by weight via lab testing; provide certificates for customs scrutiny

• Ensure fabric weight documentation shows ≤200 g/m²; common pitfall is mismeasurement due to moisture

• Declare as unbleached—any minimal processing like scouring could shift to 5212.12