Unbleached Spandex-Core Polyester Printcloth from Japan
Unbleached printcloth of polyester filament with spandex cores, plain weave under 170 g/m² meeting exact printcloth criteria for stretch garments. Synthetic filament dominant; HTS 5407.91.20.40.
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
• Detail core-spun yarn composition; verify <85% spandex to stay in 5407
• Common issue: stretch misclassified as knitted (Chapter 60)