Bleached Rayon Printcloth Roll

A bleached printcloth fabric from rayon (artificial filament) yarn, 150 gsm, square construction with >33 warp/filling picks per cm², average yarn number 60, no cabled yarns, width 160 cm. Classified under HTS 5408.31.20.40 as unbleached/bleached printcloth per note (e). Ideal base for garment printing.

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.

5408.31.20Same rate: 49.9%

If depending on specific statistical breakouts for bleached vs unbleached

Internal statistical variations within 5408.31.20 split unbleached/bleached printcloth.

5210.21Lower: 22.5% vs 49.9%

If made from artificial staple fibers, not filament

Chapter 54 heading 5408 is strictly for filament yarns; staple fiber versions go to Chapter 52 cotton or 55 man-made staple.

5408.34.90Lower: 47% vs 49.9%

If printed or finished beyond bleaching

Any printing or coloring after bleaching classifies under printed/dyed subheadings like 5408.34.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document bleaching process with lab reports to distinguish from dyed fabrics; customs often scrutinizes for 5408.32 misclassification

Measure width precisely (<168 cm for note (e)(ii)); wider rolls may require different statistical suffix

Label rolls clearly with gsm, yarn number, and construction to speed verification against printcloth criteria

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Acetate Printcloth Fabric for Apparel

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Viscose Non-Combed Printcloth

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Lyocell Printcloth Base Cloth

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