Polyester Lawn Fabric for Blouses from Mexico
Crisp, fine plain weave polyester staple fiber lawn fabric, lightweight under 170 g/m², ideal for summer blouses and dresses. HTS 5515.99.90.30 covers 'lawns' in the cheesecloth/voiles/batistes group for synthetic staple wovens. Not square construction, distinguishing from sheeting.
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
• Confirm not square construction (>33 ends/picks) to exclude sheeting reclassification
• Provide weave diagrams or samples for CBP verification of lawn vs. broadcloth
• Avoid bulk packaging that might imply industrial use, triggering technical textile review