Unbleached Polyester Printcloth Alternative

Plain weave unbleached fabric over 85% polyester staple, 43-68 yarn number, square construction, under 170 g/m² but excluding true printcloth due to minor spec deviation. Under HTS 5512.11.00 for unbleached polyester staple fabrics. Used in pre-printing for labels and packaging.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+35.0%47%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%+10.0%22%
🇯🇵Japan12%+10.0%22%

Alternative Classifications

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

5512.91.00Higher: 49.9% vs 47%

If printed post-import

Printing classifies under yarn-dyed or printed polyester staple fabrics.

4805Lower: 10% vs 47%

If undervalued as paper substitute

Rare misclassification for thin synthetics resembling fluting paper.

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 47%

If coated with textile plastic

Plastic-coated textile fabrics move to Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document yarn count and singles yarn usage to differentiate from cheesecloth or true printcloth

Customs may require samples for weave verification; prepare density reports

Declare as greige goods to leverage lower unbleached rates

Related Products under HTS 5512.11.00

Unbleached Polyester Poplin Fabric

This plain weave fabric, containing over 85% polyester staple fibers, is unbleached and meets poplin specifications with non-square construction and weight exceeding 170 g/m² using finer yarns. Classified under HTS 5512.11.00 due to its high polyester staple fiber content and unbleached state. Ideal for lightweight apparel linings and blouses.

Bleached Polyester Sheeting Fabric

A plain weave bleached fabric of square construction, over 85% polyester staple fibers, weighing under 170 g/m² with more than 33 ends/picks per cm and yarn number 68 or lower. Fits HTS 5512.11.00 for bleached high-polyester staple woven fabrics. Commonly used for bed linens and curtains.

Bleached Polyester Cheesecloth Substitute

Lightweight bleached plain weave polyester staple fabric (85%+), under 170 g/m² with ≤33 ends/picks per cm, akin to cheesecloth per note (d). HTS 5512.11.00 covers such unbleached/bleached high-polyester wovens. Applied in filtration, crafts, and medical wipes.

Unbleached High-Density Polyester Broadcloth

Unbleached plain weave broadcloth-style fabric, 85%+ polyester staple fibers, non-square construction avoiding poplin exclusions. Classed in HTS 5512.11.00 for basic state polyester wovens. Suited for shirt collars and uniform components.

Bleached Polyester Bedding Sheeting

Square construction bleached sheeting fabric of polyester staple fibers (85%+), meeting weight and density for note (b)(i). HTS 5512.11.00 for bleached versions. Primarily for mattress covers and pillowcases.

Unbleached Polyester Apparel Lining

Greige unbleached plain weave polyester staple fabric (85%+), poplin-like for garment linings. Under HTS 5512.11.00 due to fiber content and processing state. Essential for jackets and dresses.