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5208.12.60.60 - Printcloth (315) 🖩

Details

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Unit of Quantitym², kg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)9%
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
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Column 2 Rate of Duty21.7%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS category, 5208.12.60.60, specifically classifies "Printcloth" that is woven from cotton. To fall under this designation, the fabric must contain at least 85% cotton by weight, weigh no more than 200 g/m², and be unbleached. Furthermore, it must be of a plain weave construction and weigh more than 100 g/m². This particular classification is for fabrics falling within the numerical range of 43 to 68, indicating specific counts or densities of the weave.

Within its sibling categories, Printcloth is distinguished by its specific weave characteristics and potential end-use compared to Poplin or Broadcloth (5208.12.60.20), Sheeting (5208.12.60.40), and Cheesecloth (5208.12.60.90). While all share the unbleached, plain weave, and weight criteria, Printcloth is generally understood to be a versatile medium-weight cotton fabric often prepared for printing, differentiating it from the finer counts of poplin and broadcloth, the coarser sheeting, or the open weave of cheesecloth.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories under 5208.12.60.60. Therefore, the classification is definitive for unbleached, plain weave cotton fabrics meeting the specified weight and count parameters, commonly referred to as printcloth, ready for subsequent dyeing and printing processes.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 5208.12.60.60?
HTS code 5208.12.60.60 covers Printcloth (315) under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 52: Cotton.
›What products are classified under 5208.12.60.60?
This classification covers Printcloth (315). It is a subcategory of Of numbers 43 to 68 (5208.12.60).
›What is the import duty rate for 5208.12.60.60?
The general rate of duty for HTS 5208.12.60.60 is 9%. Special preferential rates may apply: Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate is 21.7%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 5208.12.60.60?
Imports under HTS 5208.12.60.60 are measured in m²","kg.
›Are there special tariff programs for 5208.12.60.60?
Yes, preferential rates may apply under programs including: Australia Special Rate, Bahrain Special Rate, Chile Special Rate, Colombia Special Rate, Israel Special Rate (duty-free treatment). And 9 more programs.

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