Polyester-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Mexico
This plain weave fabric is made from unbleached polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing 150 g/m², certified as poplin due to its uneven construction with finer warp yarns. It falls under HTS 5513.11.00.20 as a poplin or broadcloth fabric under 170 g/m² with less than 85% synthetic content. Commonly used for dress shirts and blouses.
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 fabric weight and yarn construction documentation to confirm poplin status per statistical notes, avoiding reclassification
• Provide lab test reports for fiber content (under 85% polyester, mainly cotton) to prevent disputes at entry
• Label as unbleached/bleached accurately; common pitfall is misstating weight over 170 g/m² leading to Chapter 55 shift