Unbleached Polyester Printcloth Fabric from Japan
This is an unbleached plain weave polyester filament fabric weighing under 170 g/m², with average yarn numbers 43-68, over 33 singles yarns per cm², and square construction, precisely matching the statistical note definition of printcloth. It is used as a base for printing in apparel and home textiles. Classified under HTS 5407.91.20.40 as unbleached printcloth of synthetic filaments.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify exact yarn count, ends/picks per cm², and weight to confirm printcloth status per statistical note (e); provide lab test reports if challenged by customs
• Ensure declaration as 'unbleached' matches processing state to avoid reclassification
• Watch for mixtures exceeding synthetic filament threshold