Polyester Printcloth Alternative Fabric from Mexico
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.
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
• 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