Unbleached Polyester-Cotton Printcloth Base

Plain weave base fabric of 62% polyester staple and 38% cotton, unbleached, 145 g/m², prepared for printing but not yet printed. Falls under HTS 5513.13.00.90 as 'other' due to exceeding printcloth yarn specs slightly. Common for custom-printed apparel.

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.

5513.11.00Same rate: 49.9%

If 100% polyester staple fibers

No cotton mix qualifies for pure polyester unbleached/bleached fabrics.

5212.13Lower: 17.8% vs 49.9%

If specific weave matching cotton sheeting definitions but with minor poly

If it fits cotton sheeting specs despite mix, may shift to Chapter 52.

4811.90.90Lower: 35% vs 49.9%

If paper-backed for transfer printing

Composite with paper layer becomes Chapter 48 coated materials.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify 'base for printing' on docs to prevent premature 5514 classification

Test for singles yarns only—no multiples to avoid cheesecloth errors

Declare width if under 168 cm for potential printcloth scrutiny

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