Bleached Cotton-Polyester Printcloth Fabric

This plain weave fabric weighs under 170 g/m², features average yarn numbers 43-68, over 33 singles yarns per cm², and square construction, meeting the exact definition of printcloth per HTS statistical notes. Mixed mainly with cotton and less than 85% artificial staple fibers like polyester, it's unbleached or bleached for printing applications. Commonly used for lightweight apparel linings and crafts.

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.

5211.42.00Lower: 43.1% vs 49.9%

If containing 85% or more cotton by weight

Shifts to Chapter 52 for cotton fabrics when cotton dominates over artificial staple fibers.

5513.11.00Same rate: 49.9%

If containing 85% or more artificial staple fibers

Pure or high-content artificial staple woven fabrics classify under 5513, excluding mixed cotton blends.

5516.42.00Lower: 47% vs 49.9%

If dyed rather than unbleached/bleached

Dyed versions of the same mixed fiber printcloth move to the dyed subheading 5516.42.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify yarn count, weave density, and weight via lab testing to confirm printcloth classification; ensure fiber content labels show <85% artificial staple with cotton mix

Common pitfall: misclassifying as sheeting if square construction not proven

Obtain mill certificates for bleached/unbleached status

Related Products under HTS 5516.41.00.30

Unbleached Polyester-Cotton Printcloth (615)

Unbleached printcloth certified under statistical note (c): plain weave, <170 g/m², yarn numbers 43-68, >33 singles/cm², square construction, mixed mainly with cotton and polyester staple fibers. Ideal for pre-printing in garment manufacturing. The (615) break-out specifies this narrow printcloth variant.

Bleached Acrylic-Cotton Printcloth Sheeting

Bleached plain weave printcloth blending cotton with acrylic staple fibers (<85% artificial), precisely matching printcloth criteria: <170 g/m², 43-68 yarn number, >33 singles/cm², no multiples/cabled yarns, square. Used for bed linings and lightweight upholstery.

Cotton-Viscose Printcloth Fabric for Apparel

This unbleached printcloth mixes cotton mainly with viscose rayon staple fibers (<85% artificial), plain weave under 170 g/m² with statistical note (c) specs: square, singles yarns >33/cm², yarn 43-68. Perfect for custom-printed summer dresses and shirts.

Lightweight Bleached Poly-Cotton Printcloth Roll

Rolled bleached printcloth (615) of polyester staple and cotton, <170 g/m², square plain weave, >33 singles/cm², average yarn 50-60, no cabled yarns per note (c). Designed for digital printing in crafts and fashion.

Unbleached Printcloth 615 for Bedding Linings

Unbleached mixed cotton-polyester printcloth meeting all (615) criteria: plain weave <170 g/m², square construction, 45-65 yarn number, >33 singles per cm². Used as economical lining for comforters and pillows.

Square Weave Cotton-Rayon Printcloth

Bleached square construction printcloth blending cotton with rayon staple (<85% artificial), exactly per note (c): <170 g/m², 43-68 yarn, >33 singles/cm², no folds/cables. Suited for blouse fabrics pre-print.