Certified Hand-Loomed Bleached Printcloth (315) from Japan
Hand-loomed on non-power looms by cottage industry, this certified bleached printcloth (315) meets HTS 5208.21.40.60 criteria with >85% cotton, plain weave under 100 g/m², and yarn numbers 43-68. Ideal for artisanal apparel and home textiles requiring print preparation. Government certification confirms hand-loomed status per US note for heading 5208.
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
• Include original government certification for hand-loomed status to qualify under 5208 preferences
• Test for excessive sizing removal per US note (b) to compute accurate yarn number
• Separate hand-loomed from machine-loomed in shipments to prevent reclassification