Checkered Textured Polyester Bag Fabric from Mexico
A durable woven fabric of 89% textured polyester filaments featuring checkered patterns from differently colored yarns, classified under HTS 5407.53.20. Commonly used for tote bags and luggage linings.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
22%
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
• Certify against shrinkage for bag applications; declare intended use carefully to avoid end-use reclassification
• Pitfall: mixed filament types lowering polyester percentage