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Bleached Fine Printcloth 315 for Packaging Labels from China

This lightweight (≤200 g/m²) bleached cotton printcloth with 315 yarn average is imported under HTS 5212.12.60.40 for producing sewn-on packaging labels. Bleached for sharp flexographic printing, it matches printcloth specs in Chapter 52 notes. Used in food and retail packaging.

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

Provide fiber content lab reports (85%+ cotton) to prevent blend reclassification

Statistical suffix .40 requires 'printcloth (315)' invoice notation