Dyed Cotton-Polyester Twill Poplin Fabric from Mexico
This is a lightweight satin weave fabric weighing 150 g/m², containing 70% polyester staple fibers mixed with 30% cotton, dyed in solid colors. It falls under HTS 5513.29.0050 due to its twill weave structure, synthetic staple fiber content below 85% mixed mainly with cotton, and weight not exceeding 170 g/m². Commonly used for casual shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% synthetic staple mixed mainly with cotton; discrepancies lead to reclassification
• Provide weave structure certification (satin/twill) and weight documentation (≤170 g/m²) for customs clearance
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as plain weave, which shifts to other subheadings