Polyester Printcloth from China
Plain weave fabric weighing ≤170 g/m², average yarn numbers 43-68, >33 singles yarns per cm², square construction, used for lightweight apparel. Under HTS 5512.19.00 as 'other' printcloth of 85%+ polyester staple fibers per chapter note (c). Not combed, suitable for dresses and linings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Submit detailed specs confirming no multiple/cabled yarns and exact yarn numbers to qualify as printcloth
• Avoid napping claims unless documented
• Common pitfall: incorrect width measurement leading to note (c)(ii) exclusion