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
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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