No. 48 Printcloth Apparel Lining from Japan
No. 48 printcloth (315) cotton fabric, 87% cotton dyed plain weave, 98 g/m² max, yarn no. 43-68, standard for jacket linings pre-printing. HTS 5208.31.60.60 classification based on exact printcloth parameters. Widely used in ready-to-print garment components.
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
• Provide photos or samples showing plain weave uniformity to counter twill misclassification
• Calculate weight Z' grams/m² post-boiling for precise <=100 g/m² proof