Bleached Acetate Broadcloth Fabric from Mexico
Bleached broadcloth fabric from acetate filament yarn, featuring plain weave not of square construction, suitable for dress shirts and scarves as defined in statistical note (c). Excludes heavy or low-count variants per chapter notes. Falls under HTS 5408.31.2020 for unbleached/bleached poplin or broadcloth.
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 bleaching process to confirm subheading 5408.31; test for average yarn number to avoid sheeting misclassification
• Pitfall: fabrics napped post-bleach may require weave verification
• Label fiber content accurately for artificial filaments