Fine Bleached Printcloth 315 for Digital Inkjet Printing

This HTS 5212.12.60.40 printcloth is a bleached, lightweight (≤200 g/m²) cotton fabric with 315 average yarn number, optimized for digital inkjet printers in graphic arts. The tight plain weave and bleached surface prevent ink bleed, ideal for custom banners and prototypes. Conforms to Chapter 52 notes for printcloth classification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.8%+35.0%42.8%
🇲🇽Mexico7.8%+10.0%17.8%
🇨🇦Canada7.8%+10.0%17.8%
🇩🇪Germany7.8%+10.0%17.8%
🇯🇵Japan7.8%+10.0%17.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

5212.14.60Same rate: 42.8%

If printed during manufacture

Factory-printed printcloth moves to 5212.14 subheading, distinct from plain bleached for post-import printing.

5209.42.00Higher: 43.4% vs 42.8%

If denim-style twill weave

Printcloth is plain weave; twill with color yarns per subheading note becomes denim under 5209.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 42.8%

If made from synthetic rather than cotton yarns

Material shift from cotton to synthetics changes chapter to 54 for woven polyester fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure 'wholly of plain weave' per US Note (b); mixed weaves may reclassify—include weave diagrams

For rolls >50m, provide linear meters/kg data for yarn number verification during entry

Avoid pitfall of quota misapplication—these are processed fabrics exempt from raw cotton limits

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