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White Polyester Printcloth 615 for Apparel from Japan

A square construction printcloth of 100% polyester staple fibers, average yarn number 50, 40 warp/filling picks per cm², <170 g/m², ideal for printing dress linings. Meets HTS 5512.19.0030 as printcloth per note (c)(i) for non-combed fabrics.

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

• Label as 'printcloth 615' with technical specs; importers often overlook square construction proof leading to audits

• Use AATCC test methods for yarn count verification; declare width if <168 cm for note (c)(ii) applicability

• Avoid bulk packaging mislabeled as greige—specify if printed or plain to prevent Chapter 59 shifts