Unbleached Polyester Chiffon Fabric from Mexico
Lightweight unbleached chiffon woven from 100% polyester filaments, 120 g/m², with open plain weave not qualifying as square construction. Meets HTS 5407.69.1010 criteria for unbleached polyester ≥85%, ≤170 g/m². Used for evening wear overlays and decorative scarves.
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 yarn twist <472 turns/m for 'flat fabric' status; twisted yarns may shift classification
• Label rolls with exact g/m² and % polyester; customs often weighs samples for verification
• Avoid misdeclaring as apparel fabric—import as greige (unbleached) to match subheading