Polyester-Cotton Poplin Workwear Fabric from Mexico
This plain weave fabric blends 60% polyester staple fibers with 40% cotton, weighing 200 g/m², used for durable workwear uniforms. It qualifies under HTS 5514.19.10.90 as a woven fabric of polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, exceeding 170 g/m², unbleached or bleached, and not fitting specific types like sheeting. The poplin structure provides a smooth finish ideal for industrial clothing.
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 less than 85% polyester with cotton dominant mix, avoiding reclassification to 5513
• Include mill test certificates showing weight >170 g/m² and weave type to meet 'other woven fabrics' criteria
• Declare as unbleached/bleached accurately; dyeing shifts to 5514.21+ subheadings, increasing duties