Polyester Staple Broadcloth Dress Fabric from Mexico
Broadcloth woven fabric of polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with viscose filaments, used for women's dresses. Meets HTS 5515.12.0010 as poplin/broadcloth: plain weave, napped finish allowed, outside note exclusions.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber analysis for 'mainly polyester staple' confirmation; staple > filaments by weight
• Avoid declaring as 'sateen' if plain weave; misweave leads to 5515.19 reclass
• Document end-use as greige fabric to prevent Chapter 62 apparel duties