Synthetic Printcloth for Apparel Lining from Japan
Woven printcloth (615) of polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with viscose rayon staple, plain weave square construction <170 g/m², average yarn 43-68, >33 singles/cm² per statistical note (c). Specific HTS 5515.11.0025 classification. Standard for garment linings and interfacings.
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
• Use AATCC test methods for verifying g/m² and yarn number compliance
• Declare as 'other' printcloth (615) explicitly on entry summaries
• Avoid reclassification by ensuring no printcloth exclusions like cabled yarns apply