Industrial Polyester Printcloth 615 Sheeting from China
Heavy-duty printcloth meeting note (c) specs: yarn 60, 38 ends/picks per cm², 165 g/m², 88% polyester staple for printing industrial filters. HTS 5512.19.0030 distinguishes it from lighter cheesecloth or sheeting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
51.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Differentiate from sheeting (note b) via >33 singles/cm² proof; audits common for industrial end-use
• Include end-use statement if for non-apparel to avoid apparel quota issues
• Test for napping if applicable—note allows but verify no square construction violation