Polyester Printcloth Alternative Fabric from Mexico
Plain weave polyester staple fabric under 170 g/m² with >33 singles yarns/cm² but exceeding printcloth width (over 168 cm) or combed, per note (c). Falls under HTS 5515.19.00 as 'other' woven polyester staple fabrics for apparel linings.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Measure width precisely; over 168 cm excludes printcloth status, keeping it in 5515.19.00
• Include yarn count details (43-68 average) in invoices to justify against printcloth subheading