Cotton-Polyester Printcloth Fabric from Japan
A plain weave fabric weighing 150 g/m², certified as printcloth per statistical note (c), containing 75% cotton and 25% polyester staple fibers with average yarn numbers 50-60 and over 33 singles yarns per cm². It meets HTS 5513.19.00.30 criteria for unbleached or bleached printcloth mixed mainly with cotton under 170 g/m². Ideal for custom printing applications in apparel and home textiles.
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
• Verify exact yarn count, singles yarn usage, and square construction via lab testing to confirm printcloth definition and avoid reclassification
• Provide mill certificates showing <85% synthetic staple fiber and mainly cotton mix; declare weight accurately to stay under 170 g/m² threshold