Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Mexico
This plain weave fabric blends 60% polyester staple fibers with 40% cotton, weighing 150 g/m², ideal for lightweight shirts. It falls under HTS 5513.31.00.00 due to its polyester-cotton mix under 85% synthetic, plain weave, and weight not exceeding 170 g/m² with yarns of different colors. The multi-color yarn construction matches the 'of yarns of different colors' subheading.
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; discrepancies can lead to reclassification
• Provide weave analysis and weight certificates; plain weave must meet poplin/broadcloth specs if applicable
• Declare yarn color variations explicitly to avoid disputes under the 'different colors' subheading