Unbleached Polyester Printcloth Fabric from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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