Dyed Polyester-Cotton Poplin Fabric from Mexico
This plain weave fabric is made from polyester staple fibers mixed with cotton, weighing over 170 g/m², and dyed for uniform color. It fits HTS 5514.21.00 due to its polyester staple fiber content under 85% mixed mainly with cotton, exceeding the weight threshold, and plain weave construction matching poplin definitions excluding lighter or low-density variants.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% polyester staple with cotton mix, as exceeding triggers Chapter 54 or 55 pure synthetics
• Provide weave certificates proving plain weave and weight >170 g/m² to avoid reclassification to lighter fabrics in 5514.11
• Ensure dyeing process documentation; uneven dyeing may raise quality issues at customs