Cotton-Wool Unbleached Blend Suiting Fabric from Mexico
This unbleached woven fabric consists of 65% cotton and 35% wool, weighing 180 g/m², designed for tailoring suits and jackets. It falls under HTS 5212.11.10 because it is an unbleached cotton fabric under 200 g/m² containing 36% or more wool by weight, per Chapter 52 definitions for woven cotton blends. The natural off-white appearance results from no bleaching process.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
26.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Obtain lab test reports verifying exact fiber composition (≥36% wool) and weight ≤200 g/m² to confirm classification and avoid reclassification to pure cotton headings
• Include commercial invoice detailing unbleached state, weave type, and yarn number per US note formulas; ensure no bleaching agents in production process