Acetate Printcloth Fabric for Apparel from Japan
Unbleached acetate filament woven printcloth, 130 gsm, average yarn 50, square construction >33 singles/cm², compliant with printcloth note (e)(i) non-combed. HTS 5408.31.20.40 covers this artificial filament type for apparel base cloth. Used in lightweight blouses and linings.
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
• Obtain chemical analysis confirming acetate as artificial filament; confusion with synthetics common
• Avoid bundling with non-printcloth weaves; segregate shipments to prevent lot reclassification
• Check for napping – allowed per note but document to differentiate from sheeting