Unbleached Polyester Printcloth Base from Japan
Unbleached plain weave polyester filament fabric fitting printcloth criteria (≤170 g/m², yarn 43-68, >33 singles yarns/cm², square construction). Under HTS 5407.91.20 as other unbleached woven synthetic filament fabric before printing. Used as base for apparel prints.
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
• Confirm no multiple/cabled yarns and width specs (<168 cm for some types) via mill certificates
• Label as 'printcloth base - unbleached' to aid customs in applying statistical notes