Unbleached Cotton Printcloth for Bedding Prints from Japan
Printcloth (315) unbleached fabric of 92% cotton, plain weave 142 g/m², yarn #43-68, precisely matching HTS 5208.12.60.60 for print-ready bedding sheets. Imported grey goods for custom printing operations. Complies with all Chapter 52 measurement and weave notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Request supplier affidavits on weave type (plain only, no combinations per U.S. note b)
• Test for excessive sizing before weight declaration to avoid overage penalties
• Monitor aggregate quotas for cotton waste inputs under 5202.99 if processing involved