Bleached Printcloth 315 Cotton Fabric from Japan
This is a plain weave cotton fabric containing 85% or more cotton by weight, bleached, weighing between 100-200 g/m² with yarn number 43-68, specifically classified as printcloth (315). It meets the HTS 5208.22.60.60 criteria due to its exact specifications for printcloth used in garment printing. The fabric's structure and weight make it ideal for lightweight apparel.
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
• Verify yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing to confirm 43-68 range for 5208.22.60.60
• Provide lab test reports certifying >=85% cotton content and bleached finish to avoid reclassification
• Check quantitative restrictions on raw cotton imports if fabric sourced from quota-limited countries like India