Modacrylic Printcloth 615 for Apparel from Mexico
A square construction printcloth from modacrylic staple fibers (90%+), under 170 g/m², with precise 50-60 yarn numbers and >33 singles per cm², no cabled yarns. Classified under HTS 5512.29.0025 as printcloth (615) for its adherence to statistical definitions in woven acrylic/modacrylic fabrics. Ideal for flame-resistant workwear linings.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber analysis to prove modacrylic content ≥85%; common pitfall is contamination shifting to 5512.19
• For apparel end-use, ensure no pre-cut patterns to avoid garment headings in Chapter 62