Unbleached Polyester-Cotton Printcloth Base from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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