Dyed Polyester Printcloth Fabric

This is a plain weave dyed printcloth made from artificial staple fibers like polyester, weighing under 170 g/m² with average yarn numbers 43-68 and over 33 singles yarns per cm² in square construction. It matches the statistical note definition for printcloth (615) under HTS 5516.92.00.30 due to its specific weave, weight, and yarn specifications for artificial staple fibers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+35.0%47%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%+10.0%22%
🇯🇵Japan12%+10.0%22%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5516.91.00Same rate: 47%

If not dyed, in the piece

Undyed printcloth of artificial staple fibers falls under the unbleached or bleached subheading instead of dyed.

5515Lower: 18.5% vs 47%

If containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibers

High-polyester content printcloth shifts to Chapter 55 heading for specific polyester compositions.

5516.94.00Same rate: 47%

If printed rather than piece-dyed

Printed printcloth (surface-printed patterns) classifies under the printed subheading, not dyed.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric meets exact printcloth criteria (weight ≤170 g/m², yarn 43-68, >33 singles/cm², square weave) with lab tests to avoid reclassification

Provide mill test certificates confirming artificial staple fiber composition and dyeing process for Customs compliance

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Viscose Rayon Dyed Printcloth

Dyed printcloth woven from viscose rayon staple fibers, plain weave, ≤170 g/m², square construction, >33 singles yarns/cm², average yarn 43-68. Fits HTS 5516.92.00.30 printcloth (615) definition for other artificial staple fiber fabrics.

Lightweight Industrial Printcloth Roll

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Non-Combed Polyester Printcloth

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Acrylic Staple Fiber Printcloth (615)

A dyed plain weave printcloth from acrylic artificial staple fibers, under 170 g/m², square construction with >33 singles yarns/cm² and yarn numbers 43-68. Certified as printcloth (615) per statistical notes for HTS 5516.92.00.30, ideal for lightweight apparel linings.

Mixed Polyester-Viscose Printcloth Fabric

Dyed plain weave printcloth blending polyester and viscose staple fibers, under 170 g/m², square weave >33 singles/cm², yarn 43-68. Classified under HTS 5516.92.00.30 as other dyed printcloth (615) of artificial staple fibers.

Apparel Lining Printcloth (615)

Narrow dyed printcloth (under 168 cm width) from polyester staple fibers for garment linings, meeting printcloth specs: plain weave, <170 g/m², square, >33 singles/cm². HTS 5516.92.00.30 for dyed artificial staple printcloth.