Dacron Mainsail for Sailboats from Mexico
A durable Dacron (polyester) mainsail for cruising sailboats, with reinforced edges and battens for shape retention. Classified in HTS 6306.30.00.20 because Dacron is a polyester textile material not specifically listed under cotton or man-made fiber sail subheadings.
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
• Provide manufacturer specs confirming Dacron composition and boat sail designation to comply with hierarchy under sails
• Watch for common pitfalls like incorrect weight declarations leading to duties under tarpaulin headings
• Bundle with rigging invoices separately to avoid set classification