Bleached Heavy Poplin Chef Coat Fabric from Mexico
This 200+ g/m² bleached poplin cotton fabric with 314 yarn count is tailored for chef coats and kitchen uniforms. It is classified under HTS 5212.22.60.20 as bleached, heavyweight poplin or broadcloth per precise Chapter 52 metrics. Provides soil-release and crisp appearance.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
17.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Lab-test for exact weight after de-sizing; discrepancies trigger CBP reclassification
• Document as 'other' poplin—not certified hand-loomed—to avoid 5208 quotas
• Pair with fiber content labels; blends risk Chapter 59 coating classification