Industrial Polyester Printcloth 615 Sheeting from Japan
Heavy-duty printcloth meeting note (c) specs: yarn 60, 38 ends/picks per cm², 165 g/m², 88% polyester staple for printing industrial filters. HTS 5512.19.0030 distinguishes it from lighter cheesecloth or sheeting.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Differentiate from sheeting (note b) via >33 singles/cm² proof; audits common for industrial end-use
• Include end-use statement if for non-apparel to avoid apparel quota issues
• Test for napping if applicable—note allows but verify no square construction violation