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
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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