Polyester-Viscose Printcloth Fabric

This plain weave printcloth is made from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with viscose rayon staple fibers, weighing under 170 g/m² with average yarn numbers 43-68 and over 33 singles yarns per cm² in square construction. It meets the precise statistical definition for printcloth under HTS 5515.11.0025, certified as style 615 for tariff purposes. Commonly used for lightweight apparel linings and decorative panels.

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.

5515.12.00Lower: 47% vs 49.9%

If mixed mainly with cotton instead of viscose rayon

Chapter notes specify mixing partner; cotton blends fall under separate subheading for polyester staple fabrics.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 49.9%

If made from synthetic filament yarns rather than staple fibers

Staple vs filament distinction separates Chapter 55 (staple) from Chapter 54 (filament) woven fabrics.

5514.11.00Same rate: 49.9%

If 85% or more polyester staple fiber without significant viscose

High-polyester content without rayon mixing qualifies as 'of polyester' rather than mixed category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify yarn count, construction, and weight via lab testing to confirm printcloth specs and avoid reclassification

Include mill test certificates documenting polyester-viscose blend ratios and style 615 designation

Watch for common pitfalls like misdeclared weight exceeding 170 g/m², shifting to other subheadings