No. 43 Printcloth Cotton Fabric
This is a lightweight plain weave cotton fabric containing 85% or more cotton by weight, weighing under 100 g/m² with an average yarn number between 43 and 68, specifically classified as printcloth (315) under HTS 5208.31.60.60. It's dyed and designed for printing processes, commonly used for apparel linings and stationery. The classification fits due to its precise thread count and weight specifications in subheading 5208.31.60.60.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If yarn number 36 to 42
Printcloth with slightly lower average yarn numbers (36-42) shifts to subheading 5208.32.40 for coarser specification 315.
If unbleached rather than dyed
Unbleached plain weave printcloth falls under 5208.21, as dyeing process determines the 'Dyed' subheading exclusion.
If cotton content <85% due to blends
Fabrics with less than 85% cotton move to Chapter 52 heading 5211 for mixed fibers, changing material composition basis.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify average yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing to confirm 43-68 range for 5208.31.60.60
• Provide lab test reports certifying >=85% cotton content and weight <=100 g/m² to avoid reclassification to heavier fabrics
• Ensure commercial invoice details 'printcloth (315)' explicitly to match statistical suffix and prevent customs delays
Related Products under HTS 5208.31.60.60
No. 50 Printcloth Dyed Sheeting
A fine No. 50 printcloth made of 100% cotton, plain weave, dyed, under 100 g/m², optimized for high-quality printing in shirt collars and cuffs. Classified under HTS 5208.31.60.60 as printcloth (315) with yarn number 43-68. Its lightweight structure and precise metrics match the subheading for US tariff purposes.
Printcloth 315 No. 60 Cotton Voile
No. 60 printcloth (315) is a sheer, dyed plain weave cotton fabric >=85% cotton, <=100 g/m², yarn number 43-68, ideal for blouses and linings. It meets HTS 5208.31.60.60 criteria for printcloth due to its thread density and preparation for printing. Commonly imported for garment manufacturing.
Printcloth 315 No. 65 Sheer Fabric
Ultra-fine No. 65 printcloth (315), 100% cotton, dyed plain weave, 85 g/m², yarn 43-68, for scarves and overlays. Meets all criteria for HTS 5208.31.60.60 including US note weave specifications. Ideal for delicate printed designs.
No. 62 Fine Printcloth
Delicate No. 62 printcloth (315) 90% cotton, dyed, plain weave 92 g/m², yarn 43-68, suited for embroidery bases and fine prints. HTS 5208.31.60.60 due to specific printcloth weave and count. Used in craft and fashion sectors.
Printcloth No. 43 Stationery Grade
No. 43 printcloth (315) grade for stationery, 100% cotton dyed plain weave, 97 g/m², yarn 43-68 per calculation. HTS 5208.31.60.60 for its exact match to printcloth specs. Prepped for inkjet and screen printing.
No. 45 Printcloth for Stationery
Lightweight No. 45 printcloth (315), 88% cotton plain weave, dyed, <100 g/m², yarn avg. 43-68, used for custom printed stationery and book covers. Fits HTS 5208.31.60.60 as specialized printcloth per statistical breakout. Its fine structure supports high-resolution printing.