Polyester Tracing Cloth
Translucent polyester fabric coated with starch for use in technical drafting and pattern tracing. Falls under HTS 5901.90.20.00 as tracing cloth of man-made fibers. The gum coating enhances ink retention and prevents bleeding during technical drawings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If plastic film rather than textile-based tracing material
Non-textile plastic sheets for drafting classify in Chapter 39.
If coated for different technical purposes beyond tracing
Other coated man-made textiles not specifically named in 5901 go to 5907.
If made from cotton fibers
Tracing cloth of natural fibers uses the cotton subheading 5901.10.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Demonstrate translucency and coating function for tracing to secure proper classification
• Avoid marketing as general polyester; specific tracing use justifies 5901 placement
• Test coating durability; fragile coatings may face scrutiny as unfinished textiles
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