Unbleached Polyester Printcloth Base

Unbleached plain weave polyester filament fabric fitting printcloth criteria (≤170 g/m², yarn 43-68, >33 singles yarns/cm², square construction). Under HTS 5407.91.20 as other unbleached woven synthetic filament fabric before printing. Used as base for apparel prints.

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.

5407.51.00Same rate: 49.9%

If printed after import

Post-import printing reclassifies to printed fabrics in 5407.51.

5407Same rate: 49.9%

If dyed

Dyed printcloth base shifts to colored woven category 5407.62.

5514.12.00Same rate: 49.9%

If polyester staple fiber yarn

Printcloth from synthetic staple fibers (not filament) goes to Chapter 55 heading 5514.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm no multiple/cabled yarns and width specs (<168 cm for some types) via mill certificates

Label as 'printcloth base - unbleached' to aid customs in applying statistical notes