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Polychrome Polyester Printcloth Alternative

Woven from polyester staple yarns of varying colors, this fabric mimics printcloth specs but uses different color yarns in weaving (43-68 yarn number, >33 singles/cm²). Over 85% artificial staple, under HTS 5516.13.00.00.

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%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5516Same rate: 49.9%

If other weave types or constructions

Fails poplin/sheeting/printcloth definitions, into residual other woven.

5208.32.40Lower: 44.7% vs 49.9%

If cotton-rayon blend <85% artificial

Predominantly cotton blends classify under Ch. 52.

5512.11.00Lower: 47% vs 49.9%

If unbleached single color

Unbleached state and uniform color move to earlier subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Differentiate from true printcloth (note c) by yarn color proof; not post-printed

Include width measurements (<168 cm for some notes)