Industrial Poly-Cotton Apron Fabric Dyed from Mexico
Dyed plain weave fabric for industrial aprons, polyester staple fibers mainly with cotton, >170 g/m². Classifies under HTS 5514.21.00 for dyed, heavyweight plain weave polyester staple-cotton blend, per chapter exclusions for cheesecloth or light poplins.
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
• Specify industrial end-use on docs to differentiate from apparel
• Test for multiple/cabled yarns; presence may exclude from poplin
• Use HS explanatory notes for binding rulings on blends