Flax-Cotton-Rayon Printcloth Alternative from China
Plain weave fabric resembling printcloth specs (43-68 yarn number, >33 singles/cm², 150 g/m²) from 65% flax, 20% cotton, 15% rayon. Under HTS 5311.00.30.70 as other vegetable (flax) with cotton/man-made blends subject to restraints, not true printcloth due to flax base.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Test yarn numbers and construction to align with printcloth notes for accurate description
• Maintain records of uncombed status if applicable per note (g)
• Bundle with quota license applications for man-made components