Pre-Print Poly-Cotton Fabric

Unbleached or bleached pre-print fabric qualifying as printcloth: <85% poly filament w/cotton, square plain, <170 g/m², >33 singles/cm², yarn specs. HTS 5407.81.00.30.

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.

5407.92Lower: 24.9% vs 49.9%

If printed >170 g/m²

Post-processing and weight.

5211.41Lower: 18.1% vs 49.9%

If >85% cotton, plain

Cotton-dominant.

5902.10Lower: 15.8% vs 49.9%

If treated w/plastics for printing

Surface treatment changes chapter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Avoid printing before import to stay in 5407.81; fiber lab reports mandatory; check for napped variants exclusion

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