Unbleached Cotton Book Cloth from Japan
Stiff unbleached cotton book cloth 165 g/m², plain weave impregnated minimally for book covers. HTS 5212.11.60 other unbleached woven cotton. Impregnation doesn't alter base classification.
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
• Specify minimal starch sizing removed for weight tests
• Avoid 'impregnated' overdescription triggering plastics chapter