Fire-Resistant Modacrylic Printcloth 615 from Japan
Bleached modacrylic printcloth (615) with 85% modacrylic staples for flame resistance, plain weave <170 g/m², yarn 43-60, >33 singles/cm² square weave. HTS 5512.21.0030 applies due to unbleached/bleached status and exact printcloth definition. Ideal for protective workwear linings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify modacrylic content for FR claims; customs may require burn testing for fiber verification
• Label as 'printcloth (615)' with specs to match statistical note; avoid bulk packaging pitfalls
• Watch for industrial end-use docs to prevent retail set reclassification