Cotton-Poly Drill Fabric from Mexico
Unbleached 195 g/m² drill weave fabric blending 68% cotton with 32% polyester staple fibers, classified in HTS 5514.19.90.90 for other heavy mixed woven fabrics. Exceeds 170 g/m² and mixed mainly or solely with cotton, less than 85% synthetics; used in uniforms.
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
• Classify weave type explicitly as drill to avoid sheeting confusion
• Weight and fiber tests mandatory; digital photos of weave aid customs
• Avoid retail packaging claims; ship in bolts for fabric classification