5212.12.60.40/Bleached Cotton Printcloth 315 for Apparel Labels/Japan

Bleached Cotton Printcloth 315 for Apparel Labels from Japan

This is a lightweight bleached cotton printcloth classified under HTS 5212.12.60.40, weighing not more than 200 g/m² with an average yarn number of 315, designed specifically for manufacturing apparel labels and tags. It features a plain weave suitable for high-quality printing and is pre-bleached for vibrant dye uptake. The 'printcloth (315)' specification matches the subheading for other bleached woven cotton fabrics optimized for printing processes.

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

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Import Tips

• Verify fabric weight ≤200 g/m² and average yarn number ~315 via lab testing to confirm HTS 5212.12.60.40 classification; retain test reports for CBP review

• Provide bleaching process documentation and ensure no prohibited dyes to avoid delays; bleached status requires proof of pre-import treatment