Combed Wool-Polyester Printcloth Blend from Mexico
Combed printcloth-style fabric ≤170 g/m², average yarn 50-68, >33 singles yarns/cm², square weave, containing 36% wool and 64% acrylic staple fibers. Meets HTS 5515.99.05.20 as other woven synthetic staple fabric mixed mainly with wool, combed. Used for printed scarves and shirting.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document yarn construction to prove printcloth specs (no multiples/cabled yarns)
• Declare as greige if unfinished to avoid Chapter 55 dyeing provisions
• Common pitfall: incorrect weight declaration leading to sheeting misclass