Polyester-Cotton Printcloth Fabric from China

This plain weave printcloth is made from unbleached polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing 150 g/m², with average yarn numbers 50-60 and over 33 singles yarns per cm². It meets the statistical definition of printcloth for HTS 5513.11.0060 due to its square construction, weight under 170 g/m², and specific yarn criteria, ideal for printing apparel patterns.

Duty Rate — China → United States

49.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% polyester staple mixed mainly with cotton, as misdeclaration shifts to other subheadings

Provide mill certificates showing weight ≤170 g/m², yarn numbers 43-68, and >33 singles yarns/cm² to match printcloth definition

Avoid pitfalls by ensuring no multiple/cabled yarns; declare as unbleached/bleached accurately to prevent reclassification