Bleached Poly-Cotton Broadcloth for Blouses from Mexico
A bleached plain weave broadcloth of polyester staple fibers (70%) and cotton (30%), 140 g/m², not square construction qualifying as broadcloth per Chapter 55 notes. Classified in HTS 5513.11.00.20 for its poplin/broadcloth structure and mixed fiber composition under 170 g/m². Ideal for lightweight women's blouses and linings.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include bleaching certificates and grammage tests; pitfalls include claiming dyed when only bleached, shifting to higher subheading
• Ensure commercial invoice specifies 'plain weave poplin/broadcloth' to match HTS description and avoid general fabric fallback
• For apparel end-use, note it's greige goods; finished garments go to Chapter 62