Polyester Printcloth Alternative from China
Woven polyester staple fiber fabric under 170 g/m² with 34 singles yarns/cm², average yarn 50, but includes minor cabled yarns excluding it from strict printcloth note (c). Thus, HTS 5515.99.90 as other. Used in packaging and lightweight linings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46%
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
• Lab certify yarn type (singles vs cabled) to justify 'other' status; declare exact ends/picks per cm; avoid mislabeling as printcloth to prevent audits