Dyed Polyester Printcloth Fabric from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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