Printed Cotton-Polyester Oxford Shirt Fabric from Mexico
This lightweight woven fabric, weighing under 170 g/m², blends less than 85% synthetic staple fibers with mainly cotton, featuring a distinct basketweave Oxford structure and printed patterns. It falls under HTS 5513.49.90.60 as printed Oxford cloth mixed mainly with cotton. Commonly used for casual shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, as misdeclaration can lead to reclassification
• Provide weave structure documentation proving Oxford basketweave to avoid confusion with plain weaves like poplin or broadcloth
• Ensure weight certificates show <170 g/m²; common pitfall is exceeding limit due to finishing treatments