Polyester-Cotton Printed Printcloth Fabric
This woven printcloth fabric contains 70% polyester filament yarn and 30% cotton, weighing 150 gsm with average yarn number 50, featuring over 33 singles yarns per square cm in square construction. It is printed with floral patterns and classified under HTS 5407.84.00.30 as printcloth mixed mainly with cotton but less than 85% synthetic filaments. Meets all statistical note (e) criteria for printcloth, excluding selvage.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dyed instead of printed
Dyed woven fabrics of cotton with synthetic fibers fall under Chapter 52 heading 5211, as printing moves it to Chapter 54 for mixed filament weaves.
If containing 85% or more synthetic filaments
Higher synthetic filament content shifts classification within 5407 to unprinted or differently specified subheadings excluding the <85% cotton-mixed printcloth.
If mainly cotton with <85% synthetic and plain weave not qualifying as printcloth
Predominantly cotton woven fabrics without printcloth specs (e.g., failing yarn count or square construction) classify under Chapter 52 for cotton-containing synthetics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify yarn count, construction, and weight via lab testing to confirm printcloth specs per statistical note (e); misclassification risks penalties
• Provide mill test certificates documenting <85% synthetic filament content and cotton mix for CBP review
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 100% cotton—exact fiber content labeling prevents reclassification to Chapter 52
Related Products under HTS 5407.84.00.30
Acetate-Cotton Floral Printcloth
Printed acetate filament (75%) and cotton blended printcloth at 140 gsm, square construction with 40 warp/filling picks per sq cm, average yarn 55. Used for lightweight blouses; fits HTS 5407.84.00.30 for printed printcloth <85% synthetics mixed with cotton per note (e).
Nylon-Cotton Geometric Printed Printcloth
Woven printcloth of 60% nylon filament and 40% cotton, 160 gsm, plain weave square construction, 45 ends/picks per sq cm, yarn number 60, printed geometrics. HTS 5407.84.00.30 applies to this printed mixed fabric meeting all printcloth criteria.
Synthetic-Cotton Microprint Printcloth
Micro-pattern printed printcloth of 80% mixed synthetics (poly/acetate filaments) and 20% cotton, 142 gsm, yarn 62, strict square weave >33 singles/cm. For scarves; HTS 5407.84.00.30 printcloth category.
Polyester-Cotton Stripe Printcloth for Shirting
Fine stripe-printed printcloth blending 65% polyester filament with 35% cotton, 145 gsm, average yarn 52, >35 singles per sq cm, square weave. Ideal for dress shirts; classified HTS 5407.84.00.30 as printed cotton-mixed printcloth.
Triacetate-Cotton Abstract Printed Printcloth
Printed abstract design on 72% triacetate filament/28% cotton printcloth, 155 gsm, yarn 58, square construction exceeding 33 picks/cm. HTS 5407.84.00.30 for this lightweight printed mixed weave per exact note (e).