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

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.

5512.29.00Same rate: 47%

If printed after import

Printed printcloths have specific 5512.29.0040; unprinted stays in bleached/unbleached.

5212.15Lower: 17.8% vs 47%

If cotton predominant

Cotton printcloth equivalents are in Chapter 52, not synthetic Chapter 55.

5516.42.00Same rate: 47%

If dyed and over 170 gsm

Heavier dyed acrylic fabrics move to 5516.

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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