Dyed Polyester-Cotton Printcloth Base for Apparel from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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