Dyed Rayon-Polyester Printcloth Alternative

This dyed plain weave fabric blends <85% rayon staple with polyester filaments, structured as a printcloth alternative (≤170 g/m², >33 singles yarns/cm², yarn 43-68, square) but classified as 'other' dyed mix. It matches HTS 5516.22.00.90 for non-specific dyed woven artificial staple-filament fabrics. Used in lightweight apparel.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5516.23.00Lower: 43.5% vs 49.9%

If of yarns of different colors (not single color dyed)

Multi-color yarn weaves use yarn color subheading over solid dyed.

5408.24Lower: 22% vs 49.9%

If predominantly polyester filaments with minor staple

Filament-heavy fabrics classify in Chapter 54, not staple mixed.

5514.42.00Same rate: 49.9%

If printed version of same composition

Printing process moves to 5516.4 subheading from dyed.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Measure yarns per cm² and confirm no multiples/cabled yarns to distinguish from true printcloth if needed

Retain mill certificates for yarn numbers 43-68 and staple <85% to support 'other' classification

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