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Polyester Printcloth Alternative from Japan

Plain weave polyester staple fabric, 150 g/m², average yarn number 55, over 33 singles yarns/cm² but wider than 168 cm, excluding it from printcloth note (c)(ii). Fits HTS 5512.19.00.90 as other. Used in upholstery.

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

Measure width precisely; <168 cm shifts to printcloth if other specs met

Certify no multiple/cabled yarns to avoid exclusion from printcloth defs