Unbleached Printcloth 315 Cotton Fabric for Apparel from Japan
This is an unbleached woven cotton printcloth classified under HTS 5212.11.60.40, weighing not more than 200 g/m² with a specific thread count and construction meeting the '315' printcloth standard for printing preparation. It features plain weave suitable for dyeing and printing into shirts, dresses, and blouses. The unbleached state and cotton composition place it in Chapter 52 for other woven fabrics.
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Import Tips
• Verify fabric weight ≤200 g/m² and exact printcloth (315) specs via lab testing to confirm HTS 5212.11.60.40 classification
• Provide mill test certificate for unbleached status and cotton content >85% to avoid reclassification; declare average yarn number accurately
• Watch for quantitative restrictions on cotton imports; ensure origin documentation for non-WTO countries