Polyester Printcloth Alternative Fabric
Plain weave under 170 g/m² with >33 singles yarns/cm, average 43-68 yarn number, but combed or >168 cm wide, excluding strict printcloth. Under 5512.99.00.90 for residual other woven synthetic staple fabrics. Used in apparel printing prep.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If exactly matching printcloth specs: <168 cm wide, non-combed
Precise printcloth dimensions/yarns qualify for dedicated subheading
If made into apparel pieces like skirts
Woven staple fabric garments classified by type in 5515
If impregnated with textile printing paste
Textile fabrics impregnated/coated for printing go to 5903
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document combing process or width (>168 cm) to justify 'other' over printcloth
• Avoid bundling with true printcloth shipments to prevent commingling reclassification
• Test for no multiple yarns; presence shifts weight limits
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