Polyester-Viscose Printcloth Fabric from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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