Napped Polyester Printcloth from China
Napped printcloth of polyester staple mainly mixed with filament, plain weave square construction allowed under note (c), 48 avg yarn number, <170 g/m², >33 singles/cm². 5515.91.0030 covers napped printcloths for soft-touch apparel interfaces.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
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
• Napping is permitted but document base weave meets printcloth weave density
• Avoid calling 'flannel'; specify printcloth to match HTS (626)
• Weight after napping must stay <170 g/m²; pre-nap test recommended