Acrylic Printcloth Alternative Sheeting from Japan
This sheeting fabric of 88% acrylic staple fibers weighs 180 g/m², plain weave with square construction and >33 ends/picks per cm², qualifying under statistical note (b)(ii) despite potential printcloth resemblance. HTS 5512.29.0020 applies due to weight exceeding printcloth limit of 170 g/m². Suitable for apparel linings.
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
• Measure weight precisely; fabrics ≤170 g/m² with 43-68 yarn number risk printcloth reclassification
• Submit construction samples to customs for verification of square weave and ends/picks count
• Label as 'sheeting' only if specs match; generic 'woven fabric' invites scrutiny