Shweshwe Ethnic Print Fabric

South African traditional geometric printed cotton fabric using traditional indigo discharge printing techniques on hand-prepared cloth. Enters under HTS 9819.11.27 as ethnic printed fabric from beneficiary country South Africa.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5211Higher: 18.1% vs 10%

If commercially printed plain weave cotton

Commercial printing classifies under standard Chapter 52 printcloth provisions

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include documentation of traditional discharge printing process; verify South African origin; distinguish from modern geometric prints