High-Density Polyester Staple Printcloth from Japan
Printcloth with 42 singles per cm², 148 g/m², 90% polyester staple fibers, plain weave not napped, yarn avg 52. Meets all criteria for HTS 5512.99.00.25 printcloth including no multiples/cabled yarns and under 170 g/m². Imported for blouse linings and scarves.
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
• Include photos/micrographs of weave in customs docs for density proof
• Certify g/m² via ASTM standards to dodge sheeting overlap
• Watch for dyeing processes that might imply filament—staple only