Polyester Poplin Shirt Fabric from Mexico
A plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric weighing 120 gsm with 40 warp ends and 38 filling picks per cm, not of square construction, certified as poplin for men's dress shirts. It falls under HTS 5515.19.00.15 due to its poplin structure and polyester staple fiber composition as defined in chapter notes. Primarily used by apparel manufacturers for formal wear.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
22%
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
• Verify fabric weight under 170 gsm and non-square construction via lab testing to confirm poplin classification per statistical note (a)
• Include detailed weave specs and yarn count certification in commercial invoice to avoid misclassification as sheeting
• Ensure polyester staple fiber content exceeds 85% with mill test reports, as blends may shift to other subheadings