Unbleached Polyester Printcloth Alternative from China
Unbleached plain weave fabric of 90% polyester filaments, 150 gsm, 40 singles yarns per sq cm, square construction, average yarn number 55, akin to printcloth specs in note (e) but used for pre-printing bases. Suitable for apparel and crafts. HTS 5407.69.10 covers unbleached high-polyester woven fabrics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
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
• Document absence of multiple/cabled yarns to fit printcloth-like specs in note (e)
• Width under 168 cm? Note it for potential distinctions, though not reclassifying here
• Test for exact yarn count to avoid disputes with lighter weight fabrics