Dyed Cotton-Polyester Poplin Fabric from Mexico
This plain weave poplin fabric is dyed and contains 65% polyester staple fibers mixed with 35% cotton, weighing 150 gsm with uneven thread counts per square cm. It fits HTS 5516.42.00 as a woven fabric with less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton that has been dyed. The poplin construction excludes it from lighter open weaves like cheesecloth.
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 fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% artificial staple; ensure dyeing process documentation for colorfastness claims
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as 100% cotton under 5208 if poly content understated