Viscose-Rayon Filament Printcloth for Apparel from Germany
Bleached printcloth of 70% viscose staple and 30% rayon man-made filaments, plain weave under 170 g/m² with 55 average yarn number, >33 singles per cm², square build. Classified in HTS 5516.21.00.30 for unbleached/bleached printcloth mixed <85% staple. Used in blouses and scarves for high-quality print reception.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Use ICC lab testing for fiber identification to confirm artificial staple vs filament proportions
• Check for napping; allowed in printcloth but ensure weight stays <170 g/m² post-process