Unbleached Polyester-Cotton Printcloth Base from China
Unbleached plain weave fabric with 60% polyester filaments and 40% cotton, 120 gsm, square construction, 45 singles yarns per sq cm, average yarn number 55. Meets printcloth note (e) specs but unbleached, thus HTS 5407.81.00 for <85% synthetics mixed with cotton. Used as base for printed apparel.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Document yarn count and construction to justify printcloth-like status without printing
• Ensure no multiple/cabled yarns per note (e); violations may reclassify as generic sheeting
• Bulk imports require mill test reports for fiber blend compliance