Polyester Dyed Printcloth Alternative from China
This dyed plain weave fabric of 85%+ polyester staple fibers mimics printcloth specs but classified as plain weave due to slight variations in yarn number. Suitable for packaging and crafts. Under 5516.12.0010 for dyed, high artificial staple plain weave.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
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
• Provide lab analysis for average yarn numbers 43-68 to rule out printcloth
• Ensure declaration matches statistical note (b) exclusions
• Bundle with end-use certificates for apparel vs industrial