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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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