Linen-Cotton Spandex Printcloth (615) from Japan
A specialty printcloth of flax (<85%), cotton, and spandex man-made fibers, plain weave under 200 g/m² with square construction and 33+ singles yarns/cm² per HTS printcloth definition. The elastic spandex adds stretch for fitted garments while maintaining Category 615 textile restraint status. Ideal for blouses, dresses, and lightweight structured apparel.
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
• Document spandex as man-made staple fiber (not filament) and ensure total MMF triggers 615 restraints accurately
• Provide mill certificates confirming 'not combed' status and precise construction to prevent downgrading to sheeting
• Avoid bulk packaging; retail-ready rolls may qualify for different valuation but risk set classification issues