Bleached 315 Printcloth for Craft Bookbinding Cloth from Japan
A bleached printcloth of cotton yarns averaging number 315, weighing under 200 g/m², tailored for bookbinding covers in arts and crafts projects under HTS 5212.12.60.40. Its fine weave accepts inks well for custom designs, and the bleached finish ensures clean printing without yellowing. Meets 'printcloth (315)' criteria for other lightweight bleached cotton wovens.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Calculate average yarn number using Chapter 52 formula (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) and document for audits to validate 315 printcloth status
• Label rolls with weight, yarn specs, and bleaching cert; bulk imports over quota may trigger additional scrutiny