Flax-Cotton-Rayon Printcloth Alternative from Japan
Plain weave fabric resembling printcloth specs (43-68 yarn number, >33 singles/cm², 150 g/m²) from 65% flax, 20% cotton, 15% rayon. Under HTS 5311.00.30.70 as other vegetable (flax) with cotton/man-made blends subject to restraints, not true printcloth due to flax base.
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
• Test yarn numbers and construction to align with printcloth notes for accurate description
• Maintain records of uncombed status if applicable per note (g)
• Bundle with quota license applications for man-made components