Dyed Polyester Printcloth Alternative

This dyed polyester fabric resembles printcloth specs (gsm ≤170, yarn 43-68, >33 singles per cm², square) but exceeds width limits or includes minor combing, placing it in 'other'. Used for lightweight apparel linings under HTS 5407.92.20. Adheres to no multiple/cabled yarns per notes.

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.

5407.53Lower: 22% vs 49.9%

If printed post-dyeing

Printed subheading 5407.53 takes precedence over dyed for finished appearance.

5407.72.00Same rate: 49.9%

If not of square construction

Non-square plain weaves fall under 5407.72, per note (f) definitions.

6006.22Lower: 20% vs 49.9%

If knitted rather than woven

Knitted synthetic fabrics move to Chapter 60, fundamentally different construction.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide yarn number certifications (43-68 average) to distinguish from excluded printcloth types

Measure width precisely; <168 cm may risk reclass to specific printcloth if combed