Printed Cotton-Polyester Poplin Shirt Fabric from Mexico
This lightweight printed woven fabric blends 60% cotton with 40% polyester staple fibers, weighing 150 g/m², used for casual shirts. It qualifies under HTS 5513.49.90 as a printed woven fabric of synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, under 170 g/m², not fitting specific subcategories like sheeting. The poplin weave and print make it ideal for apparel.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.5%
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% synthetic staple and mainly cotton mix for accurate classification
• Provide weave specs and weight certification to avoid misclassification as unprinted fabric under 5513.21
• Ensure printing is integral, not just surface-coated, to prevent reclassification under Chapter 59