Acrylic Printcloth Fabric 615

This is an unbleached plain weave printcloth made from 100% acrylic staple fibers, 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 (615) in HTS 5512.21.0030 due to its specific weave density and fiber content. Primarily used for lightweight apparel linings and crafts.

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.

5512.19.00Higher: 48.6% vs 47%

If average yarn number below 43 or uses multiple/cabled yarns

Excludes printcloth definition per statistical note (c), shifting to other unbleached acrylic woven fabrics.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 47%

If made from synthetic filament yarns instead of staple fibers

Chapter 54 covers woven fabrics of synthetic filaments, not staple fibers which belong in Chapter 55.

5513.21.00Lower: 24.9% vs 47%

If dyed or printed rather than unbleached/bleached

Dyed or printed versions of these acrylic staple fabrics classify under heading 5513, not 5512.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify yarn count (43-68) and singles yarn density (>33/cm²) via lab testing to confirm printcloth (615) classification

Provide mill certificates showing ≥85% acrylic staple fibers and unbleached/bleached status for customs clearance

Avoid misclassification as cheesecloth by ensuring weave exceeds 33 ends/picks per cm²; common pitfall in lightweight synthetics