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%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 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