Floral Printed Cotton Printcloth for Apparel from China
A lightweight printed cotton printcloth with floral patterns, 85%+ cotton, plain weave at 115 g/m², yarn number 50, ideal for blouses and dresses. Classified under HTS 5208.52.40.65 due to its printcloth structure, weight over 100 g/m², and qualifying yarn metrics. The fine print enhances its use in fashion garments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label fabric with exact yarn number, weight, and weave type; CBP often audits printcloth for statistical suffix accuracy
• Use certified invoices showing g/m² measurement post-scouring to prevent weight-based disputes
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as lighter shirting fabric, which could trigger penalties