Multicolor Jacquard Polyester-Cotton Shirt Fabric from Mexico
Lightweight 160 g/m² jacquard weave fabric with 60% polyester staple fibers and 40% cotton, incorporating yarns of different colors for patterned shirting. Meets HTS 5513.39.0111 as <85% synthetic staple mixed with cotton, under 170 g/m², jacquard type. Perfect for custom 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
• Use AATCC test methods for fiber content verification; customs often audits poly-cotton blends
• Document jacquard weave via technical specs or photos to justify (220) suffix
• Watch for over 85% synthetic threshold pushing to 5513.11 pure synthetic subheading