Mixed Staple Filament Printed Printcloth
> A printed printcloth fabric meeting the specifications of under 170 g/m² and a yarn count of 43-68, made from a mix of artificial staple fibres and filaments. As a printed fabric with less than 85% artificial staple fibres, it falls under tariff item 5516.24.00.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is dyed a solid colour instead of printed
Dyed fabrics are classified separately from printed ones.
If the fabric contains 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres
Higher staple fibre content changes the subheading.
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
• > Ensure the fabric's weight and yarn count are documented to meet the printcloth definition
• If the fabric is sold in rolls, confirm it is not considered "made up" (e.g
• cut to length with finished edges)
• Provide a fibre breakdown to support classification under 5516.24.00
Related Products under Tariff item 5516.24.00
Acetate Filament Poplin Blouse Material
> A printed poplin fabric blending under 85% acetate staple fibres with acetate filaments, designed for blouses with a crisp, non-square plain weave. As a printed fabric with less than 85% artificial staple fibres, it falls under tariff item 5516.24.00.
Acetate-Modal Printed Fashion Georgette
> A lightweight printed georgette fabric woven from a blend of acetate and modal artificial staple fibres, with a filament component. The fabric is printed and contains less than 85% artificial staple fibres, placing it under tariff item 5516.24.00 for printed woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres.
Acetate Staple-Nylon Filament Printed Dress Lining
> A lightweight printed dress lining fabric made of 75% acetate staple fibres mixed solely with nylon filaments, woven in a plain weave weighing less than 170 g/m². As a printed fabric with less than 85% artificial staple fibres, it falls under tariff item 5516.24.00.
Artificial Fiber Printed Voile for Apparel
> A printed voile fabric for apparel, woven from artificial staple fibres with a filament component. The lightweight, sheer construction and printed finish align with tariff item 5516.24.00 for printed woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres containing less than 85% staple.
Artificial Silk Staple-Silk-Like Filament Printed upholstery
> A durable printed upholstery fabric made of 55% artificial silk staple fibres mixed with filaments, weighing over 170 g/m². As a printed fabric with less than 85% artificial staple fibres, it falls under tariff item 5516.24.00.
Bamboo Staple-Polyamide Filament Printed Scarf Fabric
> A fine printed scarf fabric made of 68% bamboo rayon staple fibres mixed with polyamide filaments, with a low-density, cheesecloth-like weave. As a printed fabric with less than 85% artificial staple fibres, it falls under tariff item 5516.24.00.