Wool-Blend Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Mexico
This lightweight woven fabric, weighing 180 g/m², is made from combed cotton yarns of different colors blended with 40% wool, ideal for dress shirts. It falls under HTS 5212.14.10.20 as an other woven cotton fabric not exceeding 200 g/m², with 36% or more wool or fine animal hair, using combed yarns. The multi-colored yarns and wool content distinguish it from plain cotton fabrics.
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 for accurate classification under 5212.14
• Provide certificates confirming combed yarn processing and fabric weight under 200 g/m² to avoid reclassification
• Ensure fiber content labeling complies with FTC rules; common pitfall is under-declaring wool leading to penalties