Polyester-Viscose Blend Printcloth 615 Bleached from Japan
Bleached printcloth (615) with 90% polyester staple and 10% viscose staple fibers, plain weave <170 g/m², square construction, >33 singles/cm², yarn 43-68, meeting HTS 5512.91.0030 for 85%+ synthetic staple unbleached/bleached fabrics per chapter notes. Common for lightweight apparel linings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber content analysis to confirm >=85% synthetics; blends near threshold often scrutinized
• Include bleaching process certification to qualify under this subheading