Bleached Polyester Printcloth Base from Japan
Bleached plain weave polyester fabric weighing 165 g/m², average yarn 50-68, square construction with >33 singles yarns/cm², no multiples/cabled yarns, matching printcloth note (e) before printing. Intended for apparel. HTS 5407.71.0015 applies pre-print.
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
• Document as pre-print base if no printing applied; printed shifts to higher duty
• Test for yarn singles and count to meet printcloth specs exactly
• Avoid bulk packaging misdeclared as retail to prevent valuation issues