Polyester Printcloth Sheeting Alternative

This dyed polyester filament fabric qualifies as printcloth (not sheeting) due to yarn numbers 50-60 range and >33 singles/cm², <170 g/m² square weave. Used for custom print bed linens. HTS 5407.92.2040 as it fits printcloth over sheeting defs.

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.

5407.92Same rate: 49.9%

If qualifying as sheeting instead

Sheeting note (d) applies if >33 picks/cm², ≤68 yarn no., but printcloth takes precedence if matches (e).

5408.32Lower: 25% vs 49.9%

If made into bed linens

Finished household articles shift to Chapter 63, not raw fabric.

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Import Tips & Compliance

,Audit for >33 warp/filling picks to confirm

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