Dyed Polyester Printcloth Alternative

A dyed plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric resembling printcloth specs (under 170 g/m², 43-68 yarn number, over 33 singles per cm², square) but excluded by statistical note (c) due to dyeing or width, thus 'other' under HTS 5516.92.00.90. Used for lightweight blouses and scarves.

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.

5516.12.00Higher: 49.9% vs 47%

If unbleached or bleached, under 170 g/m²

Lighter unbleached versions fall under 5516.12, differentiated by weight and processing.

5208.52.40Lower: 46.4% vs 47%

If containing 85% or more cotton instead of artificial fibers

Pure cotton plain weave shifts to Chapter 52 cotton fabrics.

6006.42.00Lower: 45% vs 47%

If knitted rather than woven

Knitted structures classify under Chapter 60, not woven in 55.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document why it doesn't meet exact printcloth note (c) criteria, like width over 168 cm, to justify 'other' classification

Label with 'dry clean only' if applicable to match end-use declarations