Unbleached Polyester Staple Fiber Printcloth Alternative from Mexico
Plain weave unbleached polyester staple fiber fabric under 170 g/m², 43-68 yarn number, over 33 singles yarns/cm², square construction but over 168 cm width, thus not strictly printcloth. Fits HTS 5516.11.0010 as plain weave >85% artificial staple. Used in packaging and crafts.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Measure width precisely as <168 cm qualifies as printcloth exclusion; test for singles yarns only
• Avoid pitfall of napping which could alter weave classification