Share:

Unbleached Cotton-Rayon Printcloth

Unbleached plain weave printcloth of 80% rayon staple and 20% cotton, 140 gsm, yarn numbers 50-60, over 33 singles per cm, square construction, under 168 cm width per note (c). Used for pre-printed apparel bases. HTS 5516.41.00 for unbleached cotton-artificial mix.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

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

5212.13.60Lower: 42.8% vs 49.9%

If predominantly cotton (85%+)

Excess cotton content reclassifies to cotton-specific printcloth-like weaves.

5514.12.00Same rate: 49.9%

If 85%+ artificial staple

Moves to pure artificial printcloth heading when cotton is minimal.

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 49.9%

If coated or laminated for textile use

Surface treatments like PVC coating shift to Chapter 59 imitation leathers.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Confirm no multiple/cabled yarns and width <168 cm via spec sheets to meet printcloth definition

β€’ Use AQL inspections for weave uniformity to avoid rejection under printcloth statistical criteria

β€’ Label clearly as unbleached to prevent customs upgrading to printed category duties

Related Products under HTS 5516.41.00

Unbleached Cotton-Polyester Poplin Fabric

This plain weave fabric is unbleached, containing 70% artificial staple fibers mixed with 30% cotton, weighing 150 gsm with uneven construction fitting the poplin definition under chapter 55 notes. It is used for lightweight apparel like shirts. Classified under 5516.41.00 due to its unbleached state and specific fiber mix below 85% artificial staple.

Bleached Cotton-Viscose Sheeting Fabric

A bleached plain weave sheeting fabric with 75% viscose staple fiber and 25% cotton, 160 gsm, square construction over 33 ends/picks per cm, average yarn number 65, per chapter 55 sheeting definition. Ideal for bed linens. Falls under 5516.41.00 for bleached mixed weave under 85% artificial.

Bleached Poly-Cotton Cheesecloth

Bleached plain weave cheesecloth with 60% polyester staple fiber and 40% cotton, 120 gsm, ≀33 ends/picks per cm per note (d). Common for filtration and crafts. Under 5516.41.00 as bleached <85% artificial-cotton mix.

Unbleached Cotton-Acrylic Broadcloth

Unbleached poplin/broadcloth plain weave, 70% acrylic staple and 30% cotton, 180 gsm, average yarn >26, not square per note (a). For workwear shirting. 5516.41.00 for unbleached mixed composition.

Bleached Viscose-Cotton Bed Sheet Fabric

Bleached sheeting for bed linens, 78% viscose staple 22% cotton, 165 gsm, square weave >33 picks/cm, yarn #62. Matches note (b)(i). HTS 5516.41.00 bleached mixed.

Unbleached Poly-Cotton Filter Cloth

Unbleached cheesecloth-style filter fabric, 65% polyester staple 35% cotton, 100 gsm, ≀33 ends/cm. Industrial filtration use per note (d). 5516.41.00 unbleached.