Polyester Printed Printcloth Fabric from China
This is a plain weave polyester filament yarn fabric weighing under 170 g/m², featuring more than 33 singles yarns per cm², average yarn number 43-68, and square construction, printed with colorful patterns. It qualifies as printcloth under HTS 5407.94.20.40 due to its precise weave density and structure as defined in statistical note (e). Commonly used for lightweight apparel linings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify yarn count (43-68 average), singles yarns >33/cm², and square construction via lab testing to confirm printcloth classification
• Provide detailed weave specs and weight certificates in entry docs to avoid misclassification as generic printed fabric
• Ensure printing is post-weave; pre-printed/high-tenacity yarns may shift to other subheadings