Cotton-Polyester Printcloth Fabric

A plain weave fabric weighing 150 g/m², certified as printcloth per statistical note (c), containing 75% cotton and 25% polyester staple fibers with average yarn numbers 50-60 and over 33 singles yarns per cm². It meets HTS 5513.19.00.30 criteria for unbleached or bleached printcloth mixed mainly with cotton under 170 g/m². Ideal for custom printing applications in apparel and home textiles.

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 containing 85% or more synthetic staple fibers

Purer synthetic mixes shift to 5513.11 heading, excluding cotton-dominant blends under this subheading.

5208.32.40Lower: 44.7% vs 49.9%

If 85%+ cotton with minimal synthetic

Predominantly cotton plain weaves classify under Chapter 52; synthetic must be <85% and mainly mixed with cotton for Chapter 55.

5513.19.00.10Same rate: 49.9%

If qualifying as 'poplin or broadcloth' per note (a)

Printcloth-specific code applies only to note (c) specs; non-square or lighter weaves become other fabrics or poplin/broadcloth.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify exact yarn count, singles yarn usage, and square construction via lab testing to confirm printcloth definition and avoid reclassification

Provide mill certificates showing <85% synthetic staple fiber and mainly cotton mix; declare weight accurately to stay under 170 g/m² threshold

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Custom-Print Ready Cotton-Synthetic Printcloth

170 g/m² max printcloth, 78% cotton 22% acrylic staple, square plain weave, yarn 45-68 range, >33 singles/cm² non-cabled. Precisely fits HTS 5513.19.00.30 bleached/unbleached printcloth. For high-volume digital printing operations.

Bleached Poly-Cotton Printcloth (Style 615)

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Unbleached 80/20 Cotton-Poly Printcloth Roll

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Synthetic-Cotton Blend Printcloth for Apparel

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615-Style Poly-Cotton Printcloth Sheeting

Printcloth designated as style 615, 155 g/m², mainly cotton with polyester staple <85%, plain weave >36 ends/picks/cm², singles yarns 50-65 average per note (c). Unbleached for HTS 5513.19.00.30 classification. Popular for bed linens and curtains printing.

Lightweight Bleached Printcloth 70/30 Blend

Bleached 130 g/m² printcloth, 70% cotton / 30% polyester, note (c) compliant with 62 yarn avg, 40 singles/cm². HTS 5513.19.00.30 for <170g/m² synthetic-cotton print fabrics. Essential for promotional banner printing.