Printed Polyester-Cotton Twill Fabric from Mexico

Twill weave fabric printed with patterns, 80% polyester staple fibers and 20% cotton, weighing 220 g/m² for workwear. HTS 5514.49.00.90 covers printed 'other' woven fabrics >170 g/m², mixed mainly synthetic staple with cotton. Twill diagonal rib excludes it from plain weave definitions like poplin.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

18.5%

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

Submit construction specs (e.g

twill vs plain) to CBP; misidentified weaves shift headings

Ensure staple fiber confirmation; filament blends go to 55.13, higher duties often

Batch test for weight uniformity; variations could average under 170 g/m² threshold