Acetate Printcloth Fabric for Apparel
Unbleached acetate filament woven printcloth, 130 gsm, average yarn 50, square construction >33 singles/cm², compliant with printcloth note (e)(i) non-combed. HTS 5408.31.20.40 covers this artificial filament type for apparel base cloth. Used in lightweight blouses and linings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If synthetic filament like nylon/acetate blends
Blends exceeding artificial filament purity move to synthetic headings in 5407.
If poplin or broadcloth weave instead of printcloth specs
Printcloth requires specific density/yarn; lighter or different construction becomes poplin under 5408.21.
If coated or laminated for textile use
Post-weave coating changes to man-made textile coverings in Chapter 59.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain chemical analysis confirming acetate as artificial filament; confusion with synthetics common
• Avoid bundling with non-printcloth weaves; segregate shipments to prevent lot reclassification
• Check for napping – allowed per note but document to differentiate from sheeting
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Unbleached Viscose Printcloth Fabric
This is an unbleached woven printcloth made from 100% viscose artificial filament yarn, weighing 140 gsm with average yarn number 55, over 33 singles yarns per cm², and square construction under 168 cm wide. It meets the statistical definition of printcloth in HTS 5408.31.20.40 for unbleached artificial filament fabrics. Primarily used as base cloth for printing in apparel and home textiles.
Bleached Rayon Printcloth Roll
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Viscose Non-Combed Printcloth
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Lyocell Printcloth Base Cloth
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Modal Artificial Filament Printcloth
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Cuprammonium Rayon Printcloth
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