Printed Polyester-Cotton Scarf Blending Fabric from Japan
Lightweight printed fabric blending polyester staple fibers with cotton for fashion scarves, weighing less than 170 g/m². HTS 5513.49.20 applies to this printed 'other' woven polyester staple fabric mixed mainly with cotton, outside cheesecloth or printcloth definitions. Plain weave supports apparel accessory uses.
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
• Test for low warp/fill counts to avoid cheesecloth misclassification; retain printer certifications
• Common pitfall: incomplete blend ratios on labels causing reclassification
• Partner with accredited labs for pre-shipment verification