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%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
• 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