Unbleached Textured Polyester Printcloth from Japan
This plain weave fabric exceeds 85% textured polyester filaments, weighing under 170 gsm with 43-68 yarn numbers, over 33 singles yarns per sq cm in square construction, unbleached. Matches exact statistical note (e) for printcloth, used as base for printed apparel labels. Falls under 5407.51.00 for unbleached high-polyester textured weaves.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit detailed yarn count and construction analysis confirming no multiple/cabled yarns per printcloth definition
• Width under 168 cm allows classification even if combed; declare accurately
• Avoid misdeclaration as generic fabric; precise specs prevent audits shifting to 5407.59