Printed Cotton-Manmade Printcloth Fabric from Mexico
This plain weave printcloth weighs under 170 g/m², features average yarn numbers 43-68, more than 33 singles yarns per cm², square construction, and is printed. Classified under HTS 5516.44.0030 as it contains less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, meeting statistical note (c) for printcloth.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify yarn count, construction, and weight match statistical note (c) definitions to avoid reclassification to 5516.44.0035
• Provide lab test reports confirming <85% artificial staple fibers and cotton mix for customs compliance
• Ensure accurate printing documentation; plain dyed fabrics shift to other subheadings