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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China9.7%+35.0%44.7%
🇲🇽Mexico9.7%+10.0%19.7%
🇨🇦Canada9.7%+10.0%19.7%
🇩🇪Germany9.7%+10.0%19.7%
🇯🇵Japan9.7%+10.0%19.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

5209.42.00Lower: 43.4% vs 44.7%

If 3/4-thread twill weave denim-style

Twill weaves including broken twill with specified color yarns classify as 'denim' under 5209.42 per subheading note.

5208.39Lower: 22.5% vs 44.7%

If 8-thread twill or other weave

Non-plain weaves like 8-shaft twill fall under 5208.39, as US notes limit plain weave provisions to specified weaves only.

5506.20.00Lower: 40.7% vs 44.7%

If made from synthetic staple fibers blended

Predominantly synthetic blends shift to Chapter 55 for man-made staple fiber woven fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct desizing and weigh fabric per US note formulas to document grams/m² accurately, avoiding overweight disputes

Label shipments with HTS 5208.31.60.60 and 'printcloth 315' for CBP statistical reporting compliance

Watch for quantitative restrictions on cotton yarns if fabric derived from controlled staple lengths under 5201 notes

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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.

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.