Unbleached Poplin Fabric for Casual Button-Down Shirts from Mexico
Unbleached poplin of 75% polyester filaments mixed solely with cotton (<85% total synthetics), plain weave not square per note (c)(i). HTS 5407.81.0010 applies to such other woven fabrics. Standard for casual button-down shirt production.
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
• Document average yarn number (not 26 or lower for heavy fabrics) to uphold poplin status
• Separate filament tow (Chapter 55) from fabrics; pure tow excluded per chapter note
• Watch for multiple/cabled yarns—excludes from sheeting but verify for poplin