Polyester-Cotton Printed Printcloth Fabric
This plain weave printcloth fabric weighs 150 gsm, contains 40 singles yarns per square cm, and is printed with floral patterns. It is mixed mainly with cotton (70%) and less than 85% artificial staple fibers, with man-made filament yarns, fitting the printcloth definition in HTS 5516.24.0030 due to its square construction and specific yarn count.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | 14.9% | +35.0% | 49.9% |
| π²π½Mexico | 14.9% | +10.0% | 24.9% |
| π¨π¦Canada | 14.9% | +10.0% | 24.9% |
| π©πͺGermany | 14.9% | +10.0% | 24.9% |
| π―π΅Japan | 14.9% | +10.0% | 24.9% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed mainly with cotton staple fibers only, no filaments
Without man-made filaments, it shifts to Chapter 52 cotton woven fabrics containing <85% cotton.
If dyed but not printed
Dyed fabrics (not printed) of artificial filaments fall under Chapter 54 heading 5407.
If containing 85% or more artificial staple fibers
Higher staple fiber content (>85%) moves it to other woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers in 5515.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Verify fabric weight under 170 gsm and yarn specs match printcloth definition to avoid reclassification
β’ Provide lab test reports confirming <85% artificial staple fibers and filament mix for customs clearance
β’ Label origin and fiber content accurately; common pitfall is misdeclaring as 100% staple fiber
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