Polyester Chiffon Fabric from Mexico
Lightweight plain weave chiffon made from ≥85% non-textured polyester filaments, used for evening wear linings. HTS 5407.61.99 applies as 'other' woven fabric, not matching printcloth (note e) due to weave or width specs. Excludes heavily twisted yarns per flat fabric definition.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Confirm <472 turns/m yarn twist for 'flat fabric' status per note (b)
• Test for printcloth exclusion (e.g
• >168 cm width or combed yarns) to stay in 'other'
• Avoid retail packaging; ship in bolts to classify as fabric, not apparel