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Unbleached Acrylic Printcloth Alternative

Plain weave unbleached acrylic staple fiber fabric at 150 g/m², 50 singles yarns/cm, yarn numbers 50-65, square construction, matching printcloth specs in note (c) but unprinted. Used for pre-print apparel bases. HTS 5516.11.00 captures its ≥85% artificial staple and unbleached nature.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

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Alternative Classifications

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5516.22.00Same rate: 49.9%

If printed after import

Post-import printing doesn't change base HTS, but if imported printed, it's 5516.22.00.

5512.11.00Lower: 47% vs 49.9%

If for industrial filter use, not apparel

End-use as industrial fabric may classify under 5512 for man-made staple filter cloths.

5408.21.00Same rate: 49.9%

If woven from viscose continuous filament

Filament yarn weaves are Chapter 54, not staple fiber Chapter 55.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document exact yarn count and construction to distinguish from excluded printcloths; note absence of multiples/cables

Lab certificates for fiber % essential; acrylic often borders on modacrylic reclassification

Avoid bundling with printed rolls, as sets may trigger 5516.49.00