Polyester Printcloth Fabric 615 from Japan
This is a plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric weighing under 170 g/m², with average yarn numbers 43-68, over 33 singles yarns per cm², square construction, certified as printcloth per statistical note (c). It contains 85%+ polyester staple fibers, classified under 5512.19.0030 for its specific printcloth characteristics.
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
• Verify lab tests confirm weight <170 g/m², yarn numbers 43-68, >33 singles yarns/cm², no multiples/cabled yarns for printcloth status
• Provide weave analysis and yarn count certificates; common pitfall is misclassifying as sheeting if construction varies slightly
• Ensure 85%+ polyester staple fiber content via invoice and mill certificates to avoid reclassification