Flax Blend Cotton Rayon Printcloth Fabric from Japan
Printcloth fabric per HTS 5309.29.30.65 specs: flax under 85%, cotton and rayon man-made fibers, plain weave ≤200 g/m², yarn numbers 43-68, square construction with >33 singles/cm². Rayon provides silk-like drape for shirting and scarf production. Subject to Category 615 man-made fiber import restraints.
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
• Test for rayon classification as man-made vs regenerated cellulose; improper ID shifts to different chapters
• Maintain selvage-free weave documentation; edges can disqualify printcloth status during inspection
• Track quota fill status for 615 category monthly via OTEXA to avoid entry refusals mid-season