Unbleached Poly-Cotton Printcloth Base from Japan
Plain weave unbleached fabric with 70% polyester staple and 30% cotton, 145 g/m², square construction with >33 singles yarns per cm, average yarn number 50-68. Meets HTS 5513.11.00 criteria before printing, as a polyester-cotton mix under 170 g/m². Used as base for printed dress fabrics.
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
• Confirm no multiple/cabled yarns and exact yarn specs per printcloth statistical note (a)(ii) exclusions
• Lab certify fiber blend and weight; declare as unbleached to avoid duty shifts