Printed Polyester Staple Printcloth Fabric from Japan
Pre-printed plain weave printcloth from polyester staple fibers solely with viscose filaments, <170 g/m², 55-68 yarn nums, square >33 singles/cm². Falls under HTS 5515.12.00.30; printing allowed as note (c) includes whether or not napped.
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
• Printing doesn't affect classification; focus on base weave and yarn specs
• Use third-party labs for yarn number certification; discrepancies lead to audits