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Lightweight Bleached Printcloth 70/30 Blend

This is a bleached printcloth weighing 130 g/m², woven from 70% cotton and 30% polyester staple fibres. Its plain weave and yarn density of 40 singles per cm² meet the specifications for tariff item 5513.19.00, covering unbleached or bleached woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton. It is intended for promotional banner printing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5513.23.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric is printed in the piece

Printed woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton, under 170 g/m², are classified under this item.

5514.19.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric weighs more than 170 g/m²

Heavier unbleached or bleached fabrics of synthetic staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton fall under heading 5514.

5209.11.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric contains 85% or more cotton by weight

Unbleached cotton fabrics weighing more than 200 g/m² are classified in Chapter 52.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify that the fabric is bleached and not dyed or printed, as this affects classification under 5513.19.00

• Provide the fibre composition and weight per square metre on the commercial invoice

• If the fabric is intended for banner printing, confirm it does not have a plastic coating, which would shift it to Chapter 39

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