Dyed Cotton-Polyester Printcloth Fabric from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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