Viscose Non-Combed Printcloth

Non-combed viscose printcloth, unbleached, 145 gsm, yarn number 58, >33 singles yarns/cm² square weave per note (e)(i). Falls under HTS 5408.31.20.40 for other unbleached/bleached printcloth of artificial filaments. Base for curtains and dresses.

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 combed viscose printcloth

Statistical note (e) splits combed vs non-combed printcloth.

5408.31.10.00Lower: 47% vs 49.9%

If sheeting weave rather than printcloth

Sheeting per note (d) has different density/construction criteria, classified earlier in 5408.31.

4811.90.80Lower: 35% vs 49.9%

If paper yarn blended exceeding limits

Artificial filament must be pure; paper inclusions shift to paper products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify 'non-combed' in docs matching note (e)(i); combed versions may have different breaks

Test for twists (<472 turns/m per flat fabric note); over-twisted disqualifies

Use commercial invoices detailing statistical note compliance to preempt queries

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