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Fine Polyester Printcloth for Dresses

Fine polyester printcloth for dresses, a plain-weave fabric of polyester staple fibres mixed with man-made filaments. With yarn numbers between 43 and 50, a square construction exceeding 33 threads per cm², and a lightweight under 170 g/m², it is ideal for dressmaking.

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

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5515.19.00Same rate: Free

If mixed with fibres other than man-made filaments

Covers other polyester staple fibre fabric blends.

5407.61.10Same rate: Free

If the fabric is made wholly of polyester filaments

All-filament fabrics are classified in Chapter 54.

5516.43.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric is of artificial staple fibres (e.g., viscose) mixed with filaments

Fabrics of artificial staple fibres fall under heading 5516.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the fabric's weight stays below 170 g/m² and the thread count exceeds 33 per cm² in both directions to match the printcloth definition

• Verify the polyester staple fibre content predominates over filaments by weight

• For dress fabrics, confirm the material is not coated or laminated with plastics, which would move it to Chapter 39

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