Plaid Printed Printcloth for Casual Shirts (315) from Japan
Plaid-printed lightweight cotton printcloth (315, <200 g/m²) for men's and women's casual button-down shirts and blouses. Fits HTS 5212.15.60.40 as other printed printcloth (315), with plain weave and printing distinct from dyed-only or denim fabrics per Chapter 52 notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Conduct T tests for single yarns per cm² to validate average number per US note (a)
• Avoid pitfalls like misdeclared width affecting yardage duties; include spec sheets
• Ensure no carded/combed cotton quotas apply via origin proofs for upstream materials