Polyester-Cotton Printed Printcloth from Japan
This plain weave fabric weighs 150 g/m², contains 60% polyester staple fibers mixed with 40% cotton, and meets printcloth specifications with average yarn numbers 50-60 and over 33 singles yarns per cm². It is printed with floral patterns, classifying under 5513.49.90.30 as a synthetic staple fiber fabric mixed mainly with cotton, under 170 g/m², and specifically as printcloth (615).
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
• Verify exact fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% synthetic staple and mainly cotton mix for Chapter 55 classification
• Provide weave analysis and weight certification to prove printcloth specs (yarn numbers 43-68, >33 singles/cm², square construction)
• Avoid misclassification as sheeting by documenting non-square construction or yarn count differences