Unbleached Poly-Cotton Printcloth Base from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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