Bleached Polyester-Viscose Printcloth Fabric
This plain weave fabric is made from less than 85% viscose staple fibers mixed with polyester filaments, weighing under 170 g/m² with 43-68 yarn numbers and over 33 singles yarns per cm² in square construction. It qualifies as printcloth under HTS 5516.21.00.30 due to its specific weave density and composition for printing applications. Commonly used for lightweight apparel linings and decorative prints.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing 85% or more artificial staple fibers
Exceeds the <85% staple fiber threshold, shifting to heading 5515 for fabrics not mixed with filaments.
If dyed or printed
Bleached printcloth moves to dyed/printed category under 5516.22 once color is applied.
If woven from yarns of different colors
Classification changes if the fabric uses multicolored yarns rather than plain bleached base.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify exact yarn count, weave density, and weight to confirm printcloth specs; samples may be required for customs verification
• Provide lab test reports on fiber content to prove <85% artificial staple fibers mixed with man-made filaments
• Avoid misclassification as sheeting by ensuring >33 singles yarns per cm² and no multiple/cabled yarns
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