Unbleached Rayon-Polyester Printcloth Blend
Plain weave fabric at 140 gsm with 50 singles yarns per sq cm, average yarn 55, square construction, <85% artificial staple (rayon) mixed with polyester filaments. HTS 5516.21.00 as unbleached printcloth per note (c). Ideal for pre-printed apparel bases.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If width >=168 cm
Printcloth note excludes wider fabrics from specific definition.
If higher filament content
Predominantly filament compositions fall under Chapter 54.
If yarn-dyed version
Yarn-dyeing changes from unbleached to specific subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm no multiple/cabled yarns and exact singles count for printcloth eligibility
• Width <168 cm preferred for note (c)(ii); measure precisely for customs
• Avoid napping that could blur into broadcloth classification
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Bleached Artificial Cheesecloth Gauze
90 gsm open plain weave <=33 threads/sq cm, bleached, <85% artificial staple with filament mix. Matches HTS 5516.21.00 cheesecloth note (d). Medical or straining applications.
Unbleached Printcloth Base for Apparel
155 gsm square plain weave, 55 singles/cm, yarn 60, <85% staple artificial + filaments, unbleached. HTS 5516.21.00 printcloth note (c). Pre-print garment panels.
Unbleached Polyester-Cotton Poplin Fabric
This plain weave fabric blends less than 85% artificial staple fibers with man-made filaments, weighing around 120 gsm, not of square construction. Classified under HTS 5516.21.00 as unbleached poplin mixed mainly with polyester filaments. It meets the chapter note definition for poplin due to its plain weave and construction.
Bleached Acrylic-Viscose Sheeting Fabric
A square construction plain weave fabric weighing 150 gsm with >33 ends/picks per sq cm, mixed <85% artificial staple (acrylic) with viscose filaments. Falls under HTS 5516.21.00 as bleached sheeting per chapter note (b)(i). Used for lightweight bedding or apparel linings.
Bleached Cheesecloth-Type Artificial Blend
Lightweight 100 gsm plain weave with <=33 ends/picks per sq cm, <85% artificial staple mixed with filament yarns, bleached finish. Classifies in HTS 5516.21.00 matching cheesecloth note (d) specs. Used for filtration or crafts.