No. 315 Bleached Cotton Printcloth for Shirts from Japan
A specialized bleached printcloth (315) with plain weave, 85%+ cotton, over 100 g/m² and yarn numbers 43-68, perfect for shirt manufacturing. Classified under HTS 5208.22.60.60 for its printcloth designation and specs. It's commonly printed post-import for 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
• Label rolls with exact weight, yarn count, and bleaching certification to comply with Chapter 52 notes
• Avoid common pitfall of mismeasuring yarn number—use official formulas post-desizing for accuracy
• Declare as printcloth specifically; generic 'cotton fabric' may trigger CBP review