65/35 Poly-Cotton Printed Apparel Printcloth from Japan
A 65% polyester staple fiber and 35% cotton printcloth weighing 140 g/m², featuring geometric prints for apparel linings. It adheres to printcloth definition with plain weave, square construction, yarn numbers 45-65, and >33 singles per cm², fitting HTS 5513.49.90.30 for printed mixed synthetic-cotton fabrics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Label fiber composition accurately per FTC rules; blends must match invoice declarations to avoid penalties
• Include GSM certification and yarn count reports to substantiate printcloth (615) statistical suffix
• Check for print permanence tests if customs questions whether printing affects classification