Polyester Printcloth Alternative from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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