Bleached Fine Printcloth 315 for Packaging Labels from Japan
This lightweight (≤200 g/m²) bleached cotton printcloth with 315 yarn average is imported under HTS 5212.12.60.40 for producing sewn-on packaging labels. Bleached for sharp flexographic printing, it matches printcloth specs in Chapter 52 notes. Used in food and retail packaging.
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
• Provide fiber content lab reports (85%+ cotton) to prevent blend reclassification
• Statistical suffix .40 requires 'printcloth (315)' invoice notation