Polyester Printcloth Alternative Fabric from Japan
Plain weave polyester staple fabric under 170 g/m² with >33 singles yarns/cm² but exceeding printcloth width (over 168 cm) or combed, per note (c). Falls under HTS 5515.19.00 as 'other' woven polyester staple fabrics for apparel linings.
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
• Measure width precisely; over 168 cm excludes printcloth status, keeping it in 5515.19.00
• Include yarn count details (43-68 average) in invoices to justify against printcloth subheading