Acrylic Printcloth Alternative Sheeting from Mexico
This sheeting fabric of 88% acrylic staple fibers weighs 180 g/m², plain weave with square construction and >33 ends/picks per cm², qualifying under statistical note (b)(ii) despite potential printcloth resemblance. HTS 5512.29.0020 applies due to weight exceeding printcloth limit of 170 g/m². Suitable for apparel linings.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Measure weight precisely; fabrics ≤170 g/m² with 43-68 yarn number risk printcloth reclassification
• Submit construction samples to customs for verification of square weave and ends/picks count
• Label as 'sheeting' only if specs match; generic 'woven fabric' invites scrutiny