Modacrylic Printcloth 615 for Apparel from Japan
A square construction printcloth from modacrylic staple fibers (90%+), under 170 g/m², with precise 50-60 yarn numbers and >33 singles per cm², no cabled yarns. Classified under HTS 5512.29.0025 as printcloth (615) for its adherence to statistical definitions in woven acrylic/modacrylic fabrics. Ideal for flame-resistant 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
• Conduct fiber analysis to prove modacrylic content ≥85%; common pitfall is contamination shifting to 5512.19
• For apparel end-use, ensure no pre-cut patterns to avoid garment headings in Chapter 62