Acetate Printcloth for Dress Linings

Printed acetate staple fiber printcloth with plain weave, <170 g/m² weight, square construction, >33 singles yarns/cm², and yarn numbers 43-68, matching printcloth note (c). Falls under 5516.94.0030 as printed woven fabric of artificial staple fibers. Ideal for high-end garment linings requiring vibrant, lightweight printed patterns.

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 unprinted

Plain (unprinted) printcloth weave specs would classify under 5516.91 for plain weave, not printed.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 47%

If made from continuous filament yarns, not staple

Artificial filament polyester fabrics (not staple) go to Chapter 54, changing from staple fiber heading.

5516.94.00Same rate: 47%

If not meeting exact printcloth density or yarn specs

Other printed plain weave fabrics lacking printcloth criteria fall into the basket 5516.94.0005.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit detailed construction reports (ends/picks per cm, yarn number) during customs entry to validate printcloth status

Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring width; printcloth note (c)(ii) applies to <168 cm widths for certain types

Use mill test certificates for fiber identification to distinguish acetate from other artificial fibers

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Printed Polyester Printcloth Fabric

This is a plain weave printed fabric made from polyester staple fibers, weighing under 170 g/m², with average yarn numbers 43-68, over 33 singles yarns per cm², and square construction. It certifies as printcloth per statistical note (c) due to its specific weave density and weight, classified under 5516.94.0030 for printed woven artificial staple fiber fabrics. Commonly used for lightweight apparel linings and crafts.

Viscose Staple Printcloth Craft Fabric

Lightweight printed viscose staple fiber fabric certified as printcloth: plain weave, <170 g/m², square construction, >33 singles yarns/cm², average yarn 43-68. Classified in 5516.94.0030 for its printed artificial staple fiber woven structure per Chapter 55 notes. Popular for DIY crafts, quilting, and patchwork projects.

Polyester-Viscose Printcloth Apparel Fabric

Blended polyester-viscose staple fiber printcloth, printed, plain weave <170 g/m², square, >33 singles/cm², yarn 43-68 per note (c). HTS 5516.94.0030 covers this printed woven artificial staple fabric. Used in blouses, scarves, and lightweight summer apparel.

Printed Rayon Printcloth Quilting Material

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Floral Pattern Polyester Printcloth

Vibrant floral-printed polyester staple printcloth meeting all criteria: plain weave <170 g/m², square >33 singles/cm², no cabled yarns, yarn 43-68. HTS 5516.94.0030 for printed artificial staple woven printcloth (615). Suited for curtains, tablecloths, and fashion accents.

Geometric Printed Acetate Printcloth

Geometric pattern printed acetate staple fiber printcloth: <170 g/m² plain weave, square construction, >33 singles/cm², 43-68 yarn per note (c). Classified 5516.94.0030 as printed other printcloth artificial staple woven. Used in modern apparel and upholstery trims.