Polyester Filament-Mixed Printcloth for Apparel from China
A lightweight printcloth fabric of polyester staple fibers blended mainly with polyester filaments, plain weave, square construction, over 33 singles yarns/cm², average yarn 50-60, under 170 g/m². Meets HTS 5515.12.00.30 printcloth definition for dress and blouse production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Label fiber content accurately (e.g
• 60% polyester staple, 40% filament); FTC compliance avoids penalties
• Test for no cabled yarns and exact ends/picks per cm²; importers often miss square construction proof
• For apparel end-use, pair with HTS 62 notes; bulk rolls need weight declarations under 170 g/m²