Unbleached Polyester-Cotton Printcloth from Japan
Plain weave printcloth from polyester staple and cotton, unbleached, 140 g/m², with >33 singles yarns/cm for printing preparation. HTS 5513.13.00 applies as unbleached polyester staple cotton mix <85% synthetic, <170 g/m², fitting printcloth specs but not combed.
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
• Document yarn numbers 43-68 and square construction; test for no multiples/cabled yarns
• Pitfall: incorrect weight declaration leading to 5514 reclassification