Modacrylic Printcloth for Flame-Resistant Clothing from China
A specialized printcloth woven from modacrylic staple fibers combined with man-made filaments, under 170 g/m², square weave with >33 singles yarns/cm² and yarn numbers 43-68 per statistical note (c). Classified in 5515.21.0030 for its printcloth specs and acrylic/modacrylic composition. Used in industrial workwear for print patterns and fire resistance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Include flame-retardancy test reports if claiming modacrylic benefits, but classify based on fiber/weave not end-use
• Document exact filament mix ratio to prove 'mainly or solely with man-made filaments' per heading