Printed Polyester Printcloth from Japan
This printed fabric is a plain weave printcloth from textured polyester filaments, weighing ≤170 g/m² with >33 singles yarns/cm² and average yarn numbers 43-68. It qualifies for HTS 5407.54.00 due to ≥85% textured polyester and printed patterns per statistical note (e). Ideal for dresses and linings.
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 weave density certificates confirming no multiple yarns for printcloth status
• Use retail packaging to differentiate from bulk industrial rolls
• Test for exact print coverage to rule out partial printing misclassification