Polyester-Cotton 3-Thread Twill Fabric from Mexico
This unbleached woven fabric is made from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing over 170 g/m², featuring a 3-thread twill weave. It falls under HTS 5514.12.00 due to its specific twill construction, fiber composition under 85% polyester, and weight exceeding 170 g/m². Commonly used for durable workwear and upholstery.
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
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% polyester mixed with cotton, as exceeding this shifts to 5513
• Provide mill certificates showing weight >170 g/m² and twill weave type to avoid misclassification as plain weave
• Ensure unbleached/bleached status matches; dyeing moves to 5514.22.00, increasing duties