Napped Poly-Cotton Printcloth Sheeting Alternative from China
Although printcloth is defined under 170g/m² in note (c), this heavyweight variant (>170g/m²) is classified as napped sheeting per 5514.41.00.50. Printed plain weave with polyester staple (<85%) mixed with cotton, napped for softness in workwear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Differentiate from true printcloth (5514.21.xx lighter weights) via weight certificates
• Ensure square construction with >33 singles yarns/cm to avoid cheesecloth misclass
• Printed patterns must be noted; dyes can affect color duty if reactive