Poly-Cotton Printcloth Fabric from Japan
A plain weave printcloth fabric weighing under 170 g/m², made from less than 85% synthetic filaments mixed mainly with cotton, using yarns of different colors. It meets the statistical note definition for printcloth with average yarn numbers 43-68, over 33 singles yarns per cm², and square construction. Classified under 5407.83.0030 due to its mixed synthetic-cotton composition and colored yarn printcloth structure.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify yarn count (43-68 average), singles yarns >33/cm², and square construction via lab testing to confirm printcloth status and avoid misclassification
• Provide detailed fiber content breakdown (synthetic <85%, mainly cotton) on commercial invoice; ensure documentation matches statistical note (b)