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%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
• 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