Viscose Poplin Printcloth Alternative

Dyed viscose filament printcloth resembling poplin/broadcloth but qualifying as printcloth due to precise yarn specs: <170 g/m², square weave, 45-65 yarn number. HTS 5408.32.9040 applies as other printcloth, distinct from poplin exclusions in statistical notes. Used in blouses and scarves.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China15%+35.0%50%
🇲🇽Mexico15%+10.0%25%
🇨🇦Canada15%+10.0%25%
🇩🇪Germany15%+10.0%25%
🇯🇵Japan15%+10.0%25%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5408.32.90.30Same rate: 50%

If combed yarns

Statistical note distinguishes combed vs. non-combed printcloth into separate breakouts.

5408.34.90Lower: 47% vs 50%

If printed after dyeing (not solid dyed)

Printed fabrics follow dyed in hierarchy (.34); solid dyed stays .32.

5208.32.40Lower: 44.7% vs 50%

If made from cotton instead of artificial filament

Artificial filament yarn defines chapter 54 heading 5408; cotton woven fabrics in chapter 52.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Differentiate from poplin via lab tests confirming >33 singles/cm² and no low yarn number exclusion

Include weave analysis reports; combinations must be exclusively plain weave per note (a)

Avoid declaring as broadcloth if specs fit printcloth to prevent duty reassessment

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Dyed Viscose Printcloth Fabric

This is a dyed plain weave printcloth made from artificial viscose filament yarns, weighing under 170 g/m² with average yarn numbers 43-68 and over 33 singles yarns per cm² in square construction. It meets the statistical note definition for printcloth under HTS 5408.32.9040 as a woven fabric of artificial filaments that is dyed and classified as other printcloth. Primarily used for lightweight apparel linings and dressmaking.

Acetate Rayon Printcloth for Linings

A dyed printcloth of acetate rayon artificial filaments, plain weave with square construction, >33 singles yarns/cm², average yarn number 50-60, under 170 g/m². Classified under HTS 5408.32.9040 for other dyed printcloth of artificial filament yarn. Ideal for jacket and pant linings in ready-to-wear clothing.

Lyocell Printcloth Fabric

Dyed lyocell (artificial cellulose filament) printcloth, plain weave square construction, 50 yarn average, <170 g/m², >33 singles/cm², no cabled yarns. Fits HTS 5408.32.9040 as other printcloth for apparel interfaces and lightweight shirtings.

Modal Rayon Dyed Printcloth

High-tenacity modal rayon filament printcloth, dyed, plain weave with statistical printcloth specs: square, <170 g/m², yarn 43-68. HTS 5408.32.9040 for other dyed printcloth of artificial yarn, suited for eco-friendly dress fabrics.

Viscose Printcloth for Shirting

Dyed viscose filament printcloth optimized for shirting, meeting exact printcloth criteria: plain weave, square construction, proper density and yarn number under 170 g/m². Classified HTS 5408.32.9040 as other printcloth.