No. 50 Printcloth Dyed Sheeting from Japan
A fine No. 50 printcloth made of 100% cotton, plain weave, dyed, under 100 g/m², optimized for high-quality printing in shirt collars and cuffs. Classified under HTS 5208.31.60.60 as printcloth (315) with yarn number 43-68. Its lightweight structure and precise metrics match the subheading for US tariff purposes.
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
• Conduct desizing and weigh fabric per US note formulas to document grams/m² accurately, avoiding overweight disputes
• Label shipments with HTS 5208.31.60.60 and 'printcloth 315' for CBP statistical reporting compliance
• Watch for quantitative restrictions on cotton yarns if fabric derived from controlled staple lengths under 5201 notes