Flax Printcloth Blend from Japan
Plain weave flax printcloth (<200 g/m², yarn numbers 43-68, >33 singles yarns/cm², square construction), width >127 cm, <85% flax. Fits printcloth definition in note (d) but classified under other flax fabrics HTS 5309.29.4010. Used for printed dress fabrics.
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
• Count singles yarns per cm² and confirm no multiples/cabled yarns per note (d)
• Square construction verification critical; difference <11 ends/picks per note (e)
• Pre-shipment weave analysis prevents common printcloth misclassification