Unbleached Poly-Cotton Printcloth Alternative from Japan
Unbleached woven fabric mixing 65% cotton and 35% polyester staple fibers, 145 g/m², resembling printcloth but with non-singles yarns. HTS 5513.19.00 applies as 'other' woven due to synthetic mix <85%, under weight limit, not fitting exact printcloth exclusions.
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 types (no multiples/cabled) and thread count; avoid printcloth claims to prevent disputes
• Ensure origin certificates for blend verification