Bleached Flax Blend Printcloth for Shirting from Japan
Bleached printcloth fabric of plain weave with 70% flax, 20% cotton, 10% viscose, under 200 g/m², >33 warp/filling singles per cm², square construction, no combed fibers. Qualifies as printcloth under note (d) and HTS 5309.21.30.65 for unbleached/bleached flax blends with cotton/MMF under restraints. Ideal for breathable shirting and summer dresses.
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
• Include bleaching certification and exact weave specs in documentation; ensure no multiple/cabled yarns per printcloth definition
• Track man-made fiber quotas closely—overages lead to higher duties or denial; use AES for filing