Bleached Modal-Wool Printcloth Alternative Fabric
This 78% modal staple fiber and 22% wool plain weave fabric, bleached, 155 gsm, mimics printcloth specs but as 'other' due to wool mix. Fits HTS 5516.31.10.00 for bleached wool-blended artificial staple under 85%. Suitable for blouses.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | 12% | +35.0% | 47% |
| π²π½Mexico | 12% | +10.0% | 22% |
| π¨π¦Canada | 12% | +10.0% | 22% |
| π©πͺGermany | 12% | +10.0% | 22% |
| π―π΅Japan | 12% | +10.0% | 22% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If 85%+ artificial staple
No wool mix pushes to 5514 bleached artificial staple fabrics.
If mixed with cotton
Cotton-mainly blends are 5516.22, differentiated by fiber type.
If predominantly cotton
If cotton exceeds artificial, shifts to Chapter 52 cotton fabrics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Confirm not true printcloth via yarn count tests; include width measurements
β’ Common issue: undervaluing wool content leading to wrong chapter
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