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Unbleached Poly-Cotton Printcloth Alternative

Unbleached woven fabric mixing 65% cotton and 35% polyester staple fibers, 145 g/m², resembling printcloth but with non-singles yarns. HTS 5513.19.00 applies as 'other' woven due to synthetic mix <85%, under weight limit, not fitting exact printcloth exclusions.

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.

5513.13.00Same rate: 49.9%

If meeting exact printcloth specs but unbleached

Specific printcloth definitions apply within unbleached if criteria like 43-68 yarn number met.

5208.12.40Lower: 42% vs 49.9%

If predominantly cotton unbleached

If cotton ≥85%, classifies under cotton chapter unbleached fabrics.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 49.9%

If synthetic filaments instead of staple

Filament-based synthetics fall in Chapter 54, not staple fiber Chapter 55.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document yarn types (no multiples/cabled) and thread count; avoid printcloth claims to prevent disputes

Ensure origin certificates for blend verification

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