Polyester-Cotton Blend Printcloth Base from China
Dyed printcloth primarily of polyester filament (80%) with minor cotton, <170 g/m², square weave, 55 yarn number, >33 singles/cm², used as base for digital printing in fashion. Classified 5407.92.2040 as it derives from synthetic filament per heading 5407. Meets all printcloth statistical criteria.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Document fiber content precisely; blends must derive from 5404 materials to stay in 5407
• Test for average yarn number (43-68) and square construction to defend against audits