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Unbleached Poly-Cotton Printcloth Fabric from Japan

This woven fabric is made from less than 85% polyester filament yarn mixed mainly with cotton, weighing under 170 g/m², with 43-68 average yarn numbers and over 33 singles yarns per cm² in square construction. Classified under HTS 5407.81.00.30 as unbleached printcloth per statistical note (e). Ideal for printing apparel patterns.

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

• Verify yarn count and singles yarn density meet printcloth specs (>33/cm², avg 43-68) with lab tests; declare exact filament % to avoid reclassification; ensure no multiple/cabled yarns as per note (e)