Printed Twill Weave Polyester Apparel Lining from Mexico
A lightweight printed twill weave fabric from 88% polyester staple fibers, designed as lining for jackets and skirts. Classified under HTS 5516.14.00.30 for its twill weave, printed finish, and exceeding 85% artificial staple fiber threshold, fitting the 'other' printed category. It aligns with Chapter 55 woven artificial staple fiber definitions.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label with exact fiber percentages and weave type for CBP review; include end-use declaration as lining to avoid apparel duties
• Common pitfall: misdeclaring as finished garment, triggering higher quotas