Modal Printcloth Woven Fabric from Japan
High-quality modal (beech tree pulp artificial filament) printcloth with multicolored yarns, square construction, 160 g/m², 48 average yarn number, >33 singles/cm², no cabled yarns. Precisely matches HTS 5408.33.90.40 printcloth (626) specs for stationery and light dresses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document modal as artificial (regenerated cellulose) vs synthetic to avoid 5407 misclassification
• Include width measurement (<168 cm for some printcloth types) in invoices