Acrylic Printcloth Alternative

Woven acrylic staple fiber fabric designed for printing, plain weave over 170 g/m² excluding printcloth specs in note (c) due to weight and yarn number. Classed as 'other' under 5515.29.00.90 for synthetic staple textiles not fitting defined types. Ideal for custom apparel prints.

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.

5514.42.00Higher: 49.9% vs 35%

If containing 85%+ viscose rayon staple

Rayon staple fiber fabrics classify in 5514, not synthetic acrylic.

5209.51.30Higher: 38% vs 35%

If of cotton staple fibers

Similar plain weaves of cotton fall under Chapter 52.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If made from synthetic filament yarns

Filament yarn fabrics (not staple) go to Chapter 54.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Measure exact g/m² and thread count pre-shipment to avoid printcloth downgrade to lighter codes

Label as 'not printcloth per note (c)' in invoices for clarity

Avoid cabled yarns which exclude from sheeting but confirm via samples