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.
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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