615-Type Polyester Staple Printcloth Roll
Industrial-grade 615 printcloth made from 88% polyester staple fibres, unbleached, plain weave with 40 singles yarns per cm, yarn number 55, square construction under 170 gsm. This fabric is used for printing applications. It is classified under tariff item 5512.11.00 as unbleached fabric, though it may be considered printcloth rather than sheeting.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is bleached, dyed, or printed
Finished polyester staple fabrics are classified under this item.
If the fabric is a blend with cotton and weighs not more than 170 gsm
Unbleached lightweight blends are classified here.
If the fabric weighs more than 170 gsm
Heavier polyester staple fabrics fall under this item.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Note that printcloth may not qualify as sheeting if it does not meet the specific thread count and weight criteria; verify the square construction and yarn number
• Ensure the fabric is unbleached and contains 85% or more polyester staple fibres
• Have detailed specifications ready for CBSA to confirm classification
Related Products under Tariff item 5512.11.00
Apparel Grade Unbleached Polyester Poplin
Apparel grade unbleached polyester poplin, a plain weave fabric with 85% polyester staple fibres. It meets the poplin weave exclusions and is suitable for apparel applications, fitting the unbleached category of this tariff item.
Bleached Broadcloth Polyester 85% Fabric
Bleached broadcloth polyester fabric, a plain weave with exactly 85% polyester staple fibres. It excludes light and low-density types, making it suitable for workwear, and fits the bleached category of this tariff item.
Bleached Industrial Polyester Sheeting 310 cm Wide
This is a bleached polyester staple sheeting fabric weighing 155 g/m², with a square plain weave construction of more than 33 threads per centimetre and a width of 310 cm. Since it is bleached, contains 85% or more polyester staple fibres, and exceeds 254 cm in width, it is classified under tariff item 5512.11.00 as sheeting.
Bleached Polyester Bedding Sheeting
Bleached polyester bedding sheeting, a square-construction woven fabric made from 85% or more polyester staple fibres. It is bleached and intended for use in mattress covers and pillowcases, meeting the specifications for sheeting under this tariff item.
Bleached Polyester Broadcloth 200 g/m²
Bleached polyester broadcloth, a plain weave fabric made from 88% polyester staple fibres. It has an average yarn number above 26 and a non-square construction weighing over 170 g/m², fitting the broadcloth criteria for this tariff item.
Bleached Polyester Cheesecloth Substitute
This is a lightweight bleached plain weave fabric made from at least 85% polyester staple fibres, weighing under 170 g/m² with a low thread count of 33 or fewer ends and picks per centimetre. Its open, gauze-like construction resembles traditional cheesecloth, and because it is unbleached or bleached and contains 85% or more polyester staple fibres, it falls under tariff item 5512.11.00.