Acetate-Cotton Dyed Printcloth from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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