Dyed Poly-Cotton Denim-Style Twill for Jackets from Mexico
A 4-thread cross twill fabric at 250 g/m² with 70% polyester staple and 30% cotton, dyed for rugged jacket production. Classified in HTS 5514.22.00 for its synthetic staple-cotton mix, exceeding 170 g/m², twill construction, and dyeing.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include weave diagrams and g/m² certifications; twill verification prevents shift to plain weave rates
• Label as 'mixed mainly with cotton' if polyester <85%; pure polyester goes to 5515
• Watch for shrinkage testing—post-dye weight must exceed 170 g/m² threshold