Bleached Polyester Printcloth Alternative from Japan
This plain weave polyester filament fabric weighs under 170 g/m² but uses finer yarns outside exact printcloth specs (statistical note (e)), thus 'other'. Unbleached or bleached for apparel interlinings. Falls under 5407.91.20.90 as non-standard printcloth.
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
• Test yarn numbers (43-68) and singles yarn count to justify 'other' vs printcloth exclusion
• Include lab reports on g/m² and construction to prevent reclassification
• Avoid selling as printcloth if width ≥168 cm or combed