Combed Polyester-Alpaca Blend Printcloth Alternative

Combed polyester staple fabric mixed mainly with alpaca hair, plain weave approximating printcloth specs but classified as other. Under HTS 5515.13.10.20 for combed mixed synthetic staple with fine animal hair. Suitable for lightweight blouses.

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.

5113.00.00.00Lower: 37.7% vs 47%

If predominantly alpaca weight

If fine animal hair like alpaca exceeds polyester staple, Chapter 51 applies.

5514Lower: 18.5% vs 47%

If mixed solely with viscose rayon

Man-made staple blends other than wool use adjacent 5514 headings.

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 47%

If coated for technical use

Textile fabrics coated with plastics shift to Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Measure ends/picks precisely; over 33 with 43-68 yarn number risks printcloth reclass

Alpaca hair needs veterinary certs if questioned as 'fine animal hair'

Bulk packaging vs retail rolls affects GRI 5 set rules

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