Polyester-Cotton Printcloth Fabric
A plain weave printcloth fabric made from synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with man-made filaments, weighing under 170 g/m², with 43-68 average yarn numbers and over 33 singles yarns per cm² in square construction. Certified as printcloth per HTS statistical notes (c), it falls under 5515.91.0030 due to its synthetic staple fiber content and filament mixing for printed textile applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing 85% or more synthetic staple fibers, no significant filament mix
Pure synthetic staple fiber fabrics without mainly filament mixing fall under 5514, not mixed filament category of 5515.
If predominantly man-made filament yarns with minimal staple fiber
Fabrics woven mainly from filaments (not staple) shift to Chapter 54 headings like 5407 for filament-based woven fabrics.
If mainly cotton staple fibers with synthetic filaments
Cotton as principal fiber moves to Chapter 52; 5515 requires synthetic staple as base with filament mix.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify yarn count (43-68 avg), singles yarns >33/cm², and <170g/m² via lab tests to confirm printcloth status under statistical note (c)
• Provide mill certificates documenting synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with man-made filaments to avoid reclassification
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Napped Polyester Printcloth
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Acrylic Filament Printcloth Sheeting
Printcloth of acrylic synthetic staple fibers woven mainly with man-made filament yarns, plain weave, square construction under 170 g/m², average yarn number 50-60, exceeding 33 singles picks/ends per cm². Meets HTS 5515.91.0030 as 'printcloth (626)' for lightweight printed apparel linings per statistical note (c).
Viscose Staple Rayon Printcloth
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Modacrylic Printcloth Fabric Roll
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