Acetate Printcloth Fabric for Apparel from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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