Printed Polyester-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Mexico
This lightweight printed poplin fabric is woven from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing under 170 g/m², ideal for dress shirts. It falls under HTS 5513.49.20 as a printed woven fabric of polyester staple fibers with less than 85% synthetic content, mixed mainly with cotton. The plain weave and non-square construction match the poplin definition excluding lighter sparse weaves.
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; ensure weight documentation under 170 g/m²
• Provide weave structure proofs to avoid misclassification as sheeting
• Label printed patterns accurately for customs scrutiny