Viscose-Rayon Filament Printcloth for Apparel from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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