Polyester-Viscose Printcloth Apparel Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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