Cotton-Rich Poly Staple Printcloth from Japan
Printcloth with 60% cotton and 40% polyester staple, unbleached, 155 g/m², yarn 52, >33 singles yarns/cm² square weave. HTS 5513.11.0060 due to polyester staple as main synthetic mixed solely with cotton, under 170 g/m².
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 burn tests for customs verification; cotton-rich blends scrutinized for Chapter 52 shift
• Declare as bulk fabric, not components for garments to avoid parts classifications