Viscose Printcloth Alternative Fabric

Woven viscose rayon staple fiber fabric resembling printcloth specs but exceeding 170 g/m² or using multiple yarns, thus 'other' under 5515.99.90.90. Does not meet exact printcloth criteria in statistical note (c) due to weight or yarn type. Used for apparel shirting.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+35.0%43.5%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪Germany8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇯🇵Japan8.5%+10.0%18.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5515.13Lower: 22% vs 43.5%

If ≤170 g/m², 43-68 yarn number, <168 cm width

Exact printcloth specs per note (c)(ii) classify under 5515.13.

5513.19.00Higher: 49.9% vs 43.5%

If 85%+ acrylic or modacrylic staple

Specific acrylic staple fiber woven fabrics go to heading 5513.

5212.15Lower: 17.8% vs 43.5%

If mixed with cotton >50%

Cotton blends over 50% shift to Chapter 52 woven cotton fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Measure width (>168 cm) and confirm no square construction over 33 singles/cm to stay out of printcloth subheadings

Label with exact g/m² and yarn number; discrepancies lead to CBP reclassification