Dyed Viscose Printcloth Fabric from Japan
This is a dyed plain weave printcloth made from artificial viscose filament yarns, weighing under 170 g/m² with average yarn numbers 43-68 and over 33 singles yarns per cm² in square construction. It meets the statistical note definition for printcloth under HTS 5408.32.9040 as a woven fabric of artificial filaments that is dyed and classified as other printcloth. Primarily used for lightweight apparel linings and dressmaking.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify yarn count (43-68 average), singles yarns >33/cm², and weight <170g/m² to confirm printcloth classification per statistical notes
• Provide mill test certificates documenting filament composition and dyed finish to avoid reclassification as unfinished fabric