Blended Polyester Wool Printcloth Alternative from China
This fabric mimics printcloth specs but uses polyester staple mainly with wool, plain weave <170 g/m², 43-68 yarn number, >33 singles yarns per cm², not combed. HTS 5515.13.1010 covers it as other mixed woven polyester staple fabric. For lightweight apparel bases.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
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
• Conduct yarn count tests (singles only, no cabled) to align with printcloth note (c), even if plain
• Width <168 cm? Note for potential sub-class but stays 'other' in 5515.13.1010