Unbleached Polyester Poplin Fabric from Mexico
This unbleached woven fabric consists of 100% non-textured polyester filaments, weighing 140 g/m² with a plain weave not of square construction, fitting the definition of poplin. It falls under HTS 5407.61.99.10 as an unbleached fabric containing 85% or more polyester filaments, under 170 g/m². Primarily used for shirt linings and lightweight apparel.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
24.9%
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
• Verify exact weight per m² and filament content via lab testing to confirm ≤170 g/m² and ≥85% polyester for this subheading
• Provide mill certificates documenting non-textured polyester filaments and unbleached/bleached status to avoid misclassification
• Watch for square construction or yarn number specs that could shift to other statistical suffixes under 5407.61