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%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document yarn numbers 43-68 and square construction; test for no multiples/cabled yarns
• Pitfall: incorrect weight declaration leading to 5514 reclassification