Discharge Printed Polyester Printcloth
Fine plain weave printcloth from 100% polyester staple fibers, 140g/m², discharge printed with paisley design, >33 singles yarns/cm, yarn #50-60. Meets HTS 5516.14.0085 as discharge printed, 85%+ artificial staple, per note (c) for printcloth specs. Used in bedding shams and pillowcases.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If combed or >168cm width
Note (c) splits printcloth by combing/width; combed/wide versions go to other printcloth subs.
If <85% polyester (e.g., 80/20 poly/cotton)
Mixed <85% artificial staple uses 5513; purity threshold changes chapter structure.
If made from cotton staple fibers instead
Cotton woven printed fabrics are Chapter 52; material base (cotton vs artificial) dictates chapter.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab certification for no multiple/cabled yarns and exact yarn numbers 43-68; declare width if <168cm for note (c)(ii); common pitfall is napping which may exclude from printcloth
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