Poly-Cotton Animal Print Printcloth 615 from Japan
Animal print design on 615 printcloth: <85% polyester staple mixed with cotton, printed plain weave <170 g/m², average yarn 43-68, >33 singles/cm² square construction. Directly matches HTS 5513.41.0060 statistical note (c). Used in fashion blouses and pillowcases.
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
• Ensure no printcloth exclusions like >170g/m² or low yarn count; penalties for false claims are steep
• Pair with yarn number certification from accredited labs to support square construction claims
• Declare as greige if pre-printed; post-printing value addition affects duty base