Printed Nylon Packcloth Fabric from Japan
A heavy-duty printed woven fabric made from 100% nylon filament yarn, weighing over 170 g/m², used for backpacks and outdoor gear. It falls under HTS 5407.44.00.60 as a printed woven fabric containing 85% or more nylon filaments and exceeding the weight threshold per chapter notes. The printing and polyamide composition distinguish it from unprinted or lighter variants.
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
• Verify filament content exceeds 85% nylon via lab testing to confirm classification under 5407.44
• Provide weave certificates showing plain or specified weaves excluding selvage, per statistical note (a)
• Avoid misclassification as lighter fabrics by submitting weight documentation >170 g/m²