Polyester-Cotton Multi-Color Plaid Shirt Fabric from Mexico

This woven fabric contains 70% artificial staple fibers mixed with 30% polyester filament yarns of different colors, forming a distinctive plaid pattern ideal for casual shirts. It falls under HTS 5516.23.00.90 as it has less than 85% artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly with man-made filaments, and features yarns of different colors. The 'other' category applies as it does not fit specific subheadings like jacquard or sateen weave.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

18.5%

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 fiber content via lab testing to confirm less than 85% artificial staple fibers and filament mixing for accurate classification

Provide mill certificates and yarn specifications to customs to avoid misclassification as 100% staple fiber fabrics

Label color yarn composition clearly to prevent disputes over 'yarns of different colors' criterion