Bleached Poly-Cotton Broadcloth Shirt Fabric from Mexico
A bleached plain weave broadcloth from polyester staple fibers (<85%) mixed solely with cotton, not of square construction and meeting poplin/broadcloth definitions per statistical note (a). Ideal for dress shirts, it falls under HTS 5516.41.0010 as unbleached or bleached mixed weave. Excludes napped types over specified yarn numbers.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Label with exact bleach process and fiber percentages; common pitfall is declaring as 100% polyester
• Use commercial invoices detailing g/m² and yarn counts to prove poplin specs; comply with FTC fiber rules