Polyester Printcloth Fabric
Plain weave polyester fabric under 170 g/m², yarn numbers 43-68, over 33 singles yarns per cm², square construction, under 168 cm width, per printcloth note. 88% synthetic staple fibers qualify for HTS 5512.99.00 as other. Used in apparel printing.
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More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If less than 85% synthetic content
Printcloth with cotton blends goes to 5513 printcloth subheading.
If for industrial machine clothing use
End-use as industrial fabric shifts to Chapter 55 heading 5516.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm no multiple/cabled yarns and measure width under 168 cm
• Lab certify average yarn numbers 43-68 for printcloth eligibility
Related Products under HTS 5512.99.00
100% Polyester Poplin Fabric
A plain weave polyester fabric not of square construction, weighing over 170 g/m² with average yarn number above 26, certified as poplin per chapter notes. It contains 85% or more synthetic staple fibers, classifying it under HTS 5512.99.00 as other woven fabrics. Used for shirts and blouses.
Polyester Cheesecloth Fabric
Lightweight plain weave 90% polyester fabric under 170 g/m² with not more than 33 ends/picks per cm², matching cheesecloth definition in notes. Falls under HTS 5512.99.00 for other synthetic staple wovens. Common in filtration and crafts.
Heavyweight Polyester Broadcloth
Napped plain weave broadcloth of 92% polyester staple fibers, over 170 g/m², average yarn >26, not square. Meets poplin/broadcloth exclusion but as 'other' under HTS 5512.99.00. For upholstery applications.
Acrylic Staple Fiber Poplin
100% acrylic staple fiber poplin, plain weave not square, used in suiting. High synthetic content places it in HTS 5512.99.00 as other woven fabrics per chapter notes.
Polyester Twill Weave Fabric
Non-plain weave twill 87% polyester staple fabric, not fitting specific types like poplin. Thus 'other' under HTS 5512.99.00 for high synthetic wovens.
Synthetic Staple Satin Fabric
Satin weave 89% polyester staple fibers, other than named types. HTS 5512.99.00 for miscellaneous high-synthetic wovens.