No. 315 Bleached Cotton Printcloth for Shirts

A specialized bleached printcloth (315) with plain weave, 85%+ cotton, over 100 g/m² and yarn numbers 43-68, perfect for shirt manufacturing. Classified under HTS 5208.22.60.60 for its printcloth designation and specs. It's commonly printed post-import for apparel.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.7%+35.0%43.7%
🇲🇽Mexico8.7%+10.0%18.7%
🇨🇦Canada8.7%+10.0%18.7%
🇩🇪Germany8.7%+10.0%18.7%
🇯🇵Japan8.7%+10.0%18.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.32Lower: 22.5% vs 43.7%

If dyed instead of bleached

Dyed plain weave printcloth moves to 5208.32, as color application changes the bleaching/dyeing classification.

5208.42Lower: 24.7% vs 43.7%

If printed prior to import

Printed fabrics are classified under 5208.42 subheadings based on base color processing.

6217.90Lower: 24.6% vs 43.7%

If cut and hemmed for retail sale

Made-up textile articles like finished panels shift to Chapter 62/63 for end-use products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label rolls with exact weight, yarn count, and bleaching certification to comply with Chapter 52 notes

Avoid common pitfall of mismeasuring yarn number—use official formulas post-desizing for accuracy

Declare as printcloth specifically; generic 'cotton fabric' may trigger CBP review

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Bleached Printcloth 315 Cotton Fabric

This is a plain weave cotton fabric containing 85% or more cotton by weight, bleached, weighing between 100-200 g/m² with yarn number 43-68, specifically classified as printcloth (315). It meets the HTS 5208.22.60.60 criteria due to its exact specifications for printcloth used in garment printing. The fabric's structure and weight make it ideal for lightweight apparel.

Printcloth 315 Bleached Sheeting Fabric

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Industrial Grade Printcloth 315 Bleached Cotton

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Apparel Printcloth 315 Bleached Fabric Roll

High-quality bleached printcloth (315) in rolls for apparel, plain weave cotton 85%+, 100-200 g/m², yarn #43-68 under HTS 5208.22.60.60. Optimized for vibrant printing on blouses and dresses.

Custom Printcloth 315 Bleached Cotton Greige

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Fine Printcloth 315 Bleached for Dresses

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