Flax Poly-Cotton Printcloth Sheeting Alternative from Japan
Specialty printcloth with 60% flax, 25% cotton, 15% polyester, precisely engineered to meet printcloth defs: <200 g/m², 50 singles/cm², yarn 50-60, square weave. Falls under HTS 5309.21.30.65 for MMF-restrained flax blends. Popular for eco-friendly apparel and home textiles.
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
• Conduct independent weave analysis; minor deviations can reclassify to higher-duty sheeting
• Bundle with fiber content lab reports for smooth CBP exam
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial use, risking parts classification