Artificial Fiber Printcloth 615 for Apparel from Canada
Bleached printcloth of artificial staple fibers (615 style), designed for apparel printing: plain weave square construction, <170g/m², exact 43-68 yarn specs, >33 singles/cm². HTS 5516.91.0030 applies to these unbleached/bleached fabrics. Essential base for custom-printed shirts and dresses.
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
• Label as 'printcloth cert. 615' with test reports; avoid generic 'woven fabric' description
• Check for minimum yarn fineness to exclude broadcloth
• Pitfall: napped finish risking sheeting classification