Bleached Polyester Printcloth Base

Bleached plain weave polyester fabric weighing 165 g/m², average yarn 50-68, square construction with >33 singles yarns/cm², no multiples/cabled yarns, matching printcloth note (e) before printing. Intended for apparel. HTS 5407.71.0015 applies pre-print.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

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

5407.73Lower: 18.5% vs 49.9%

If printed

Post-printing, it becomes 5407.73 for printed unbleached/bleached over 85% synthetic.

5407Same rate: 49.9%

If less than 85% filaments with other yarns

Mixed yarn content uses 5407.62 for dyed variants, but base unbleached here.

5903.90.10Lower: 37.7% vs 49.9%

If coated or laminated for textile use

Surface treatments move to Chapter 59 for coated synthetic fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document as pre-print base if no printing applied; printed shifts to higher duty

Test for yarn singles and count to meet printcloth specs exactly

Avoid bulk packaging misdeclared as retail to prevent valuation issues

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