Solid Dyed Poly-Cotton Printcloth Alternative from Japan
Dyed plain weave fabric resembling printcloth but 75% polyester staple/25% cotton at 165 g/m², >33 singles yarns/cm, square construction. Falls under HTS 5513.29.00 'other' as mixed mainly synthetic, not pure cotton printcloth per note (c). Suitable for lightweight apparel.
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 absence of multiple/cabled yarns to differentiate from excluded printcloth types
• Measure width; fabrics ≥168 cm may face scrutiny if claiming narrow specs
• Use AATCC standards for dye verification to ensure uniform coloration