Animal Print Polyester-Cotton Lightweight Fabric from Japan
Printed animal motif plain weave fabric, 130 g/m², 68% polyester staple mixed solely with cotton. Under HTS 5513.41.00 for printed polyester staple-cotton plain weaves ≤170 g/m², not cheesecloth due to thread count. Used in fashion linings or scarves.
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
• Ensure <33 ends/picks/cm to avoid cheesecloth note (d) exclusion
• Provide GSM certificates; slight overages reclassify to 5514
• For retail packaging, note if bulk vs consumer packs affects valuation