Modacrylic Bleached Printcloth 615 from Japan
Bleached printcloth (615) composed of 90% modacrylic staple fibers, plain weave under 170 g/m² with square construction, >33 singles yarns/cm², and yarn numbers 50-65. Classified under HTS 5512.21.0030 for its unprinted, bleached state and precise printcloth specs per statistical notes. Suitable for fire-retardant garment interfaces.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include bleaching process documentation and fiber content lab reports to distinguish from dyed goods in 5513
• Measure fabric width (<168 cm for some printcloth types) and construction to avoid reclassification as sheeting