Polyester Printcloth Sheeting Fabric from Japan
This is a plain weave printcloth fabric made from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with man-made filaments, weighing under 170 g/m², with 43-68 average yarn numbers and over 33 singles yarns per cm² in square construction. It certifies as printcloth per statistical note (c), classified under HTS 5515.12.00.30 for its specific weave and composition.
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 yarn count (43-68), singles yarns, and square construction via lab tests to confirm printcloth status and avoid reclassification
• Provide mill certificates showing polyester staple > man-made filaments mix; ensure no multiple/cabled yarns per note (c)