Dyed Cotton-Polyester Printcloth Fabric
This plain weave printcloth fabric weighs 150 gsm, contains 70% cotton and 30% polyester staple fibers, with 40 singles yarns per square cm of average yarn number 60, dyed uniformly. It meets the statistical note definition for printcloth due to its square construction, weight under 170 gsm, and yarn specifications. Classified under 5516.42.0030 as dyed printcloth mixed mainly with cotton and less than 85% artificial staple fibers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If 85% or more cotton by weight
Exceeds 85% cotton threshold, shifting to Chapter 52 woven cotton fabrics instead of Chapter 55 artificial staple mixes.
If not dyed, in the piece
Undyed versions fall under unbleached or bleached category within same heading, not dyed subheading.
If for printing, of different weave
If not qualifying as printcloth per statistical notes (e.g., yarn number outside 43-68), classified as other dyed woven fabrics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify exact fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% artificial staple; ensure documentation proves printcloth specs per statistical notes
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as sheeting if yarn count exceeds limits
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