Acrylic Printcloth Fabric for Apparel

This printcloth is a plain weave fabric made from acrylic staple fibers mixed mainly with man-made filaments, weighing under 170 g/m², with average yarn numbers 43-68 and over 33 singles yarns per cm² in square construction. It meets the statistical note definition for printcloth in HTS 5515.21.0030 due to its specific weave, weight, and yarn characteristics. Commonly used for lightweight printed dresses and blouses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

5515.11.00Higher: 49.9% vs 35%

If mixed mainly with cotton instead of man-made filaments

Changes to polyester-cotton blends under 5515.11 if cotton staple fibers predominate over synthetic filaments.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If composed solely of synthetic filaments without staple fibers

Pure filament fabrics fall under Chapter 54 woven fabrics of synthetic filaments, not staple fiber Chapter 55.

5515.21.00Same rate: 35%

If not qualifying as printcloth but another type of acrylic filament mix

Non-printcloth acrylic staple with filaments goes to the broader 5515.21.0025 basket provision.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify yarn count, weave density, and weight via lab testing to confirm printcloth classification under statistical note (c)

Provide mill certificates showing acrylic staple fiber content mixed with man-made filaments to avoid reclassification

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