Bleached 315 Printcloth for Craft Bookbinding Cloth from China
A bleached printcloth of cotton yarns averaging number 315, weighing under 200 g/m², tailored for bookbinding covers in arts and crafts projects under HTS 5212.12.60.40. Its fine weave accepts inks well for custom designs, and the bleached finish ensures clean printing without yellowing. Meets 'printcloth (315)' criteria for other lightweight bleached cotton wovens.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.3%
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
• Calculate average yarn number using Chapter 52 formula (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) and document for audits to validate 315 printcloth status
• Label rolls with weight, yarn specs, and bleaching cert; bulk imports over quota may trigger additional scrutiny