Blended Polyester Wool Printcloth Alternative from Japan
This fabric mimics printcloth specs but uses polyester staple mainly with wool, plain weave <170 g/m², 43-68 yarn number, >33 singles yarns per cm², not combed. HTS 5515.13.1010 covers it as other mixed woven polyester staple fabric. For lightweight apparel bases.
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
• Conduct yarn count tests (singles only, no cabled) to align with printcloth note (c), even if plain
• Width <168 cm? Note for potential sub-class but stays 'other' in 5515.13.1010