5212.15.60.40/Cotton Printcloth Fabric for Aprons (315 Thread Count)/Japan

Cotton Printcloth Fabric for Aprons (315 Thread Count) from Japan

This lightweight printed cotton printcloth, weighing under 200 g/m² with a 315 thread count, is specifically designed for manufacturing kitchen aprons and protective wear. It falls under HTS 5212.15.60.40 as 'printcloth (315)', a category for printed woven cotton fabrics not exceeding 200 g/m², meeting the precise thread density and printing criteria outlined in Chapter 52 notes. The fabric's average yarn number aligns with U.S. tariff calculations for such plain weave materials.

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 printed finish via lab testing; provide weave analysis to confirm 'printcloth (315)' classification per Chapter 52 notes

• Include commercial invoice detailing thread count, yarn number (using N=BYT/1,000 formula), and printing process to avoid misclassification as unprinted fabric

• Watch for quantitative restrictions on cotton inputs; ensure origin documentation if from quota-limited countries like India or China