Unbleached Acrylic Printcloth
Plain weave unbleached fabric of 85%+ acrylic staple fibers, 140 gsm, yarn numbers 50-65, over 33 singles per cm, square construction under 168 cm width, per printcloth note (c)(ii). Ideal for printing curtains. HTS 5512.21.0090 as unbleached other fabric.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If printed after import
Printed printcloths have specific 5512.29.0040; unprinted stays in bleached/unbleached.
If cotton predominant
Cotton printcloth equivalents are in Chapter 52, not synthetic Chapter 55.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm no multiple/cabled yarns and exact yarn numbers to meet printcloth specs in note (c)
• Measure width precisely; over 168 cm may alter statistical suffix
• Label as 'unbleached' clearly to avoid duty escalation in printed subheadings
Related Products under HTS 5512.21.00.90
Unbleached Acrylic Poplin Fabric
This plain weave fabric, containing over 85% acrylic staple fibers, weighs 150 gsm with unequal warp and fill counts, fitting the definition of poplin per chapter notes. It is unbleached, used for lightweight apparel linings. Classified under 5512.21.0090 as unbleached woven fabric of acrylic staple fibers.
Bleached Acrylic Sheeting Fabric
A square construction plain weave fabric over 85% acrylic staple fibers, weighing 160 gsm with over 33 ends/picks per cm and yarn number under 68, matching sheeting per statistical note (b)(i). Bleached white for bed linens. Falls under 5512.21.0090 for bleached acrylic staple fabrics.
Bleached High-Density Acrylic Fabric
Bleached woven fabric of 90% acrylic staple fibers, 180 gsm, square construction but excluded from sheeting by note (b)(ii)(B) due to non-square effective yarn. For apparel. 5512.21.0090 other bleached.
Unbleached Acrylic Filter Cloth
Unbleached plain weave 86% acrylic staple fabric, low density under poplin exclusions, used in industrial filters. Meets 5512.21.0090 as other unbleached.
Bleached Acrylic Lining Fabric
Bleached 87% acrylic staple woven fabric, broadcloth type, for garment linings. Other per 5512.21.0090.
Unbleached Acrylic Curtain Fabric
Unbleached printcloth-type acrylic staple fabric for curtains. 5512.21.0090.