Polyester-Viscose Broadcloth Shirt Fabric from Mexico
Broadcloth defined as plain weave non-square fabric, napped, over 170 g/m² with yarn >26, mainly polyester staple with viscose rayon. Under HTS 5515.11.00 per Chapter 55 note (a). Standard for formal shirts.
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
• Detail napping and yarn number in specs to fit broadcloth exclusion criteria
• Label as 'shirtings' if cut-to-length for duty preferences
• Check for square construction pitfalls leading to sheeting reclass