Plaid Printed Cotton Printcloth Shirting from Japan
Plaid pattern printed cotton printcloth for shirting, 92% cotton, 125 g/m² plain weave, yarn #52. Classed under HTS 5208.52.40.65 for its printcloth characteristics in the 43-68 yarn bracket. Provides crisp patterns for button-down shirts.
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
• Certify no child labor in production for cotton textiles to meet trade program rules
• Measure linear meters per kg for 'Y' in average yarn number calculation
• Separate statistical reporting for printcloth vs broadcloth to avoid fines