Bleached Cotton-Polyester Poplin Fabric from Mexico
This plain weave fabric, weighing 150 g/m², contains 70% cotton and 30% polyester staple fibers, meeting poplin specifications as it is not of square construction. It is bleached for a clean white base, ideal for shirts and blouses. Classified under 5513.19.00.90 as an unbleached or bleached mixed synthetic-cotton fabric under 170 g/m², other than specified types.
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% synthetic and mainly cotton mix for Chapter 55 classification
• Provide mill certificates showing weight under 170 g/m² and weave details to avoid misclassification as 5512 (85%+ synthetic)
• Label as 'bleached' accurately; dyeing shifts to 5513.21+ subheadings