Acetate-Cotton Dyed Printcloth from China
A lightweight dyed printcloth blending 75% acetate filament with 25% cotton, square construction, average yarn number 50, exceeding 33 singles yarns per sq cm, under 170 gsm per Chapter 54 notes. HTS 5407.82.0030 applies as synthetic (acetate) filaments under 85% mixed with cotton, specifically dyed printcloth. Ideal for summer dresses and scarves.
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
• Submit fiber content breakdown and weave analysis; acetate counts as synthetic filament per Chapter 54
• Avoid reclassification by confirming no napping exceeds printcloth limits; use AATCC test methods for verification