Animal Print Polyester-Cotton Lightweight Fabric from Mexico
Printed animal motif plain weave fabric, 130 g/m², 68% polyester staple mixed solely with cotton. Under HTS 5513.41.00 for printed polyester staple-cotton plain weaves ≤170 g/m², not cheesecloth due to thread count. Used in fashion linings or scarves.
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
• Ensure <33 ends/picks/cm to avoid cheesecloth note (d) exclusion
• Provide GSM certificates; slight overages reclassify to 5514
• For retail packaging, note if bulk vs consumer packs affects valuation