Floral Printed Printcloth for Apparel from Mexico
Floral-printed plain weave printcloth for dresses, <170 g/m², average yarn 55, >35 singles/cm², square construction, 60% cotton/40% viscose staple fibers. HTS 5516.44.0030 applies due to printed printcloth specs in note (c) and <85% artificial fibers.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Submit construction weave samples if requested; square construction critical for printcloth
• Declare as fabric rolls, not apparel, to prevent Chapter 62 misclassification
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain polyester staple blends