Printed Polyester Staple Printcloth Fabric

Pre-printed plain weave printcloth from polyester staple fibers solely with viscose filaments, <170 g/m², 55-68 yarn nums, square >33 singles/cm². Falls under HTS 5515.12.00.30; printing allowed as note (c) includes whether or not napped.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+35.0%47%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%+10.0%22%
🇯🇵Japan12%+10.0%22%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5514.19Lower: 18.5% vs 47%

If other synthetic staple fibers besides polyester

Non-polyester staple fabrics like acrylic in 5514.19.

4805Lower: 10% vs 47%

If intended for wallpaper backing, end-use shift

Paper industry uses may reclassify under paper headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Printing doesn't affect classification; focus on base weave and yarn specs

Use third-party labs for yarn number certification; discrepancies lead to audits

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