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5212.15.60.40 - Printcloth (315) 🖩

Details

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Unit of Quantitym², kg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)7.8%
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 Duty40%
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 subcategory, 5212.15.60.40, specifically classifies "printcloth" which is a woven fabric of cotton. Printcloth generally refers to a medium-weight, plain-weave fabric often used for printing patterns. Its classification under "Other" woven fabrics of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m² and being printed, signifies that it represents a category for cotton fabrics that do not fall under more specific designations like poplin, broadcloth, or sheeting.

The distinction between this category and its siblings lies in the specific type of woven cotton fabric. While siblings like poplin or broadcloth (5212.15.60.20) and sheeting (5212.15.60.30) denote fabrics with particular weave structures and common uses, and cheesecloth, lawns, voiles, or batistes (5212.15.60.50) represent lighter, often more open weaves, "printcloth" in this context encompasses a broader range of plain-weave fabrics specifically produced for printing. It is differentiated from satin weave or twill weave fabrics, such as Oxford cloth (5212.15.60.80), by its fundamental plain weave construction.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, the focus for classification within 5212.15.60.40 is on ensuring the fabric meets the criteria of being of cotton, weighing no more than 200 g/m², having been printed, and not fitting into the more narrowly defined sibling categories. The term "printcloth" here serves as a descriptor for this particular group of woven cotton fabrics intended for or bearing printed designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 5212.15.60.40?
HTS code 5212.15.60.40 covers Printcloth (315) under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 52: Cotton.
›What products are classified under 5212.15.60.40?
This classification covers Printcloth (315). It is a subcategory of Other:.
›What is the import duty rate for 5212.15.60.40?
The general rate of duty for HTS 5212.15.60.40 is 7.8%. 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 40%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 5212.15.60.40?
Imports under HTS 5212.15.60.40 are measured in m²","kg.
›Are there special tariff programs for 5212.15.60.40?
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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