Cotton-Polyester Blend Poplin Shirt Fabric from Mexico
This woven fabric is made from 60% polyester filament yarn and 40% cotton, unbleached, weighing around 120 gsm with a plain weave poplin structure. It falls under HTS 5407.81.00.90 as it contains less than 85% synthetic filaments mixed mainly with cotton and is unbleached. Commonly used for men's dress shirts due to its crisp finish.
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 exact fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% synthetics; discrepancies lead to reclassification
• Include mill test certificates and yarn specs in documentation to prove unbleached status and weave type
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as 100% cotton, which shifts to Chapter 52 and alters duties