Polyester-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Mexico
This plain weave fabric blends 65% polyester staple fibers with 35% cotton, weighing 150 g/m², unbleached for shirt manufacturing. It qualifies under HTS 5513.13.00.90 as a polyester staple fiber fabric mixed mainly with cotton, under 170 g/m², and not fitting specific categories like sheeting or printcloth due to its construction. Used widely for casual and dress shirts.
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 tests to confirm <85% polyester with cotton mix for accurate classification
• Provide weave specs and weight certificates to avoid misclassification as printcloth or sheeting
• Ensure unbleached/bleached status matches; dyeing shifts to 5514 or 5515 headings