Multicolored Cotton-Polyester Plaid Shirt Fabric from Mexico
This woven fabric is made from yarns of different colors, containing less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, ideal for casual shirts. It falls under HTS 5516.43.00 due to its yarn color variation and fiber composition as defined in Chapter 55 for mixed artificial 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
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed with cotton
• Provide mill certificates documenting yarn colors and construction to avoid misclassification
• Ensure declaration matches statistical notes for Chapter 55 to prevent duty reassessment