Unbleached Polyester Printcloth Fabric

This is an unbleached plain weave polyester filament fabric weighing under 170 g/m², with average yarn numbers 43-68, over 33 singles yarns per cm², and square construction, precisely matching the statistical note definition of printcloth. It is used as a base for printing in apparel and home textiles. Classified under HTS 5407.91.20.40 as unbleached printcloth of synthetic filaments.

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.

5407.52Lower: 24.9% vs 49.9%

If weighing over 170 g/m²

Heavier plain weave synthetic fabrics fall under 5407.52 as 'other woven fabrics over 170g/m²', excluding printcloth specs.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 49.9%

If containing 85%+ textured polyester filaments

Textured filament yarns shift classification to 5407.61 for non-printcloth woven fabrics with specific compositions.

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 49.9%

If dyed, printed, or coated after weaving

Post-weaving treatments like dyeing move it to Chapter 59 as textile fabrics impregnated or coated.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify exact yarn count, ends/picks per cm², and weight to confirm printcloth status per statistical note (e); provide lab test reports if challenged by customs

Ensure declaration as 'unbleached' matches processing state to avoid reclassification

Watch for mixtures exceeding synthetic filament threshold

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Bleached Nylon Printcloth Sheeting

A bleached nylon 6,6 filament woven printcloth under 170 g/m² with square construction, 40-65 average yarn number, and >33 singles yarns/cm², ideal for lightweight printed linings and interfaces. Fits HTS 5407.91.20.40 as bleached 'other' printcloth per Chapter 54 notes excluding printcloth from broader categories.

Unbleached Polyester Cotton-Blend Printcloth

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Bleached Acrylic Filament Printcloth

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Unbleached Polypropylene Printcloth Fabric

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Bleached Polyester Taffeta Printcloth

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Unbleached Spandex-Core Polyester Printcloth

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