Unbleached Cotton-Rich Twill Fabric from Mexico
This 75% cotton / 25% polyester staple fiber twill weave fabric weighs 200 g/m² and is unbleached, fitting 'other woven fabrics' under HTS 5514.19.90.90. It contains less than 85% synthetic fibers mixed mainly with cotton, exceeding 170 g/m², used for workwear or bags. Not poplin, broadcloth, sheeting, printcloth, or cheesecloth per chapter notes.
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
• Submit weave diagrams confirming twill structure, avoiding plain weave misclassification
• Use certified scales for weight verification over 170 g/m² to prevent reclassification