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Dyed Rayon-Polyester Printcloth Alternative from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

14.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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