Poly-Cotton Satin Weave Shirt Fabric from Mexico
This unbleached woven fabric consists of 60% polyester filament yarn and 40% cotton, featuring a satin weave construction ideal for lightweight shirts. It falls under HTS 5407.81.00.40 due to its less than 85% synthetic filament content, mixed mainly with cotton, and satin weave pattern. The fabric is supplied in bolts for apparel manufacturing.
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
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% synthetics; provide weave certificates if audited
• Watch for misclassification as 100% cotton under 5208