Dyed Polyester-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Mexico
This plain weave fabric, weighing 150 g/m², is made from 65% polyester staple fibers mixed with 35% cotton, dyed in solid colors, and meets the poplin or broadcloth definition due to its non-square construction and fine yarn count exceeding statistical note thresholds. It is commonly used for men's dress shirts. Classified under HTS 5513.21.0020 for its dyed polyester-cotton blend under 170 g/m².
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
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% polyester; ensure weight documentation shows ≤170 g/m² to avoid reclassification
• Provide mill certificates for yarn number and weave structure to prove poplin status
• Watch for bleaching treatments that might shift to another subheading