Printed Cotton-Acrylic Broadcloth from Mexico
Fine plain weave printed broadcloth of 65% cotton and 35% acrylic staple, 140 gsm, for dress shirts. HTS 5516.44.00 applies to printed fabrics <85% ASFs mixed with cotton, not square construction. Excludes low-density weaves per poplin/broadcloth notes.
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
• Test for napping and yarn number to avoid poplin exclusions (>170gsm or low yarn no.)
• Label fiber percentages accurately; acrylic blends prone to reclassification
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'printed' to prevent downgrade to unprinted