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
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
• 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