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Unbleached Poly-Cotton Printcloth Base

Plain weave unbleached fabric with 70% polyester staple and 30% cotton, 145 g/m², square construction with >33 singles yarns per cm, average yarn number 50-68. Meets HTS 5513.11.00 criteria before printing, as a polyester-cotton mix under 170 g/m². Used as base for printed dress fabrics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5513.12.00Same rate: 49.9%

If 3- or 4-thread twill weave

Twill weaves, even unbleached polyester-cotton under 170 g/m², go to 5513.12.00.

5209.31Lower: 18.4% vs 49.9%

If cotton content reaches 85%+

Predominantly cotton plain weave unbleached fabrics classify in Chapter 52.

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 49.9%

If textile-fabric impregnated with PVC

Impregnated or coated versions move to Chapter 59 as textile fabrics coated with plastics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm no multiple/cabled yarns and exact yarn specs per printcloth statistical note (a)(ii) exclusions

Lab certify fiber blend and weight; declare as unbleached to avoid duty shifts

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Bleached 75/25 Poly-Cotton Poplin

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Unbleached Polyester-Cotton Poplin Fabric

This plain weave fabric is made from a blend of less than 85% polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing under 170 g/m², and is supplied unbleached. It fits HTS 5513.11.00 due to its specific fiber composition, weight, plain weave structure, and unbleached state as defined in Chapter 55 for synthetic staple fiber fabrics mixed with cotton. Commonly used for lightweight shirts and blouses.