Bleached Polyester-Cotton Broadcloth for Shirts from Mexico
Bleached plain weave broadcloth fabric over 170 g/m², with polyester staple fibers under 85% mixed primarily with cotton, classified under HTS 5514.11.0020 for its poplin/broadcloth structure per statistical note (a). Ideal for dress shirts and formal blouses requiring crisp texture.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
24.9%
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
• Label with exact fiber percentages and bleaching process details to comply with textile import rules
• Include construction specs (warp/filling ends, yarn number >26) in invoices to validate poplin/broadcloth status
• Watch for weight discrepancies; under 170 g/m² shifts to lighter fabric subheadings