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

17.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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