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Dyed Polyester-Cotton Printcloth Base for Apparel

Lightweight 155 g/m² plain weave fabric of polyester staple and cotton (<85% polyester), dyed as base before printing. Classifies under HTS 5513.21.00 for its dyed polyester-cotton plain weave under 170 g/m². Suited for overprinting into casual shirts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇲🇽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.

5211.42.00Higher: 43.1% vs 24.9%

If printed post-dyeing

Final printed products classify as printed cotton-mix fabrics in Chapter 52.

5407.61Same rate: 24.9%

If polyester is filament, not staple

Filament polyester-cotton wovens fall under Chapter 54.

5513.41.00Higher: 49.9% vs 24.9%

If yarn-dyed instead of piece-dyed

Yarn-dyed plain weaves have separate subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Differentiate from actual printcloth (stat note c) by noting pre-dyeing; avoid weight/yarn count errors

Require supplier affidavits on staple fiber type vs filament to prevent Chapter 54 mix-up

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