Polyester-Viscose Printcloth Apparel Fabric from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide fiber blend ratios; must be artificial staple dominant to stay in 55, not mixed with natural >50%
• Inspect for printcloth exclusions like combed yarns or width ≥168 cm that could reclassify
• Pair with commercial invoice specifying 'printcloth (615)' statistical suffix for faster clearance