Dyed Polyester-Cotton Printcloth Base for Apparel from Japan
Lightweight 155 g/m² plain weave fabric of polyester staple and cotton (<85% polyester), dyed as base before printing. Classifies under HTS 5513.21.00 for its dyed polyester-cotton plain weave under 170 g/m². Suited for overprinting into casual shirts.
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
• Differentiate from actual printcloth (stat note c) by noting pre-dyeing; avoid weight/yarn count errors
• Require supplier affidavits on staple fiber type vs filament to prevent Chapter 54 mix-up