Printcloth 315 No. 60 Cotton Voile from Japan
No. 60 printcloth (315) is a sheer, dyed plain weave cotton fabric >=85% cotton, <=100 g/m², yarn number 43-68, ideal for blouses and linings. It meets HTS 5208.31.60.60 criteria for printcloth due to its thread density and preparation for printing. Commonly imported for garment manufacturing.
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
• Obtain government certification if claiming 'certified hand-loomed' status under 5208/5209 note for potential duty relief
• Test for average yarn number across full width, disregarding selvage and fractions per US note (b)
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring weight pre-desizing, leading to reclassification as heavier 5208.32 fabrics