Organic Linen-Cotton Acrylic Printcloth (615) from Japan
Certified organic printcloth featuring <85% organic flax, cotton, and acrylic man-made fibers in plain weave square construction under 200 g/m² with statistical Note-defined printcloth parameters. The acrylic adds durability for repeated washing in apparel like kids' wear. Falls squarely under 5309.29.30.65 textile 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
• Organic claims require USDA NOP or GOTS certificates separate from HTS fiber content docs
• Acrylic shrinkage testing prevents post-import classification disputes over construction stability
• Separate organic from conventional 615 quota filings; blending shipments risks entire lot rejection