Dyed Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Mexico
This lightweight dyed cotton poplin fabric weighs 180 g/m² and is used primarily for making dress shirts and blouses. It falls under HTS 5212.13.60 as a woven cotton fabric that is dyed, weighs not more than 200 g/m², and is not specifically classified elsewhere in the other woven fabrics chapter. The plain weave and uniform dyeing distinguish it from printed or yarn-dyed varieties.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
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Import Tips
• Verify fabric weight via lab testing (≤200 g/m²) and confirm piece-dyeing process to avoid misclassification as yarn-dyed (5208/5209)
• Provide mill certificates for yarn number average and dyeing method; ensure no excessive sizing affects weight measurement per Chapter 52 notes
• Watch for quantitative restrictions on raw cotton inputs; declare country of origin accurately to comply with US note limitations