Solid Dyed Poly-Cotton Printcloth Alternative from Mexico
Dyed plain weave fabric resembling printcloth but 75% polyester staple/25% cotton at 165 g/m², >33 singles yarns/cm, square construction. Falls under HTS 5513.29.00 'other' as mixed mainly synthetic, not pure cotton printcloth per note (c). Suitable for lightweight apparel.
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
• Document absence of multiple/cabled yarns to differentiate from excluded printcloth types
• Measure width; fabrics ≥168 cm may face scrutiny if claiming narrow specs
• Use AATCC standards for dye verification to ensure uniform coloration