Rigid Blue Denim Polyester-Cotton Blend from Mexico
Rigid twill fabric of cotton mixed with <85% polyester staple fibers, yarns of different colors yielding blue denim appearance per HTS 5516.43.00.10 specs. No stretch added, suited for structured garments like work pants. Meets Chapter 55 definitions for mixed staple fiber fabrics.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Ensure no finishing processes alter the 'denim' classification, like heavy sanding
• Provide construction specs (e.g
• 3/1 twill) in entry docs for CBP review