Unbleached Polyester Printcloth Fabric from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

24.9%

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

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