Acrylic Printcloth Fabric for Apparel from Japan
This printcloth is a plain weave fabric made from acrylic staple fibers mixed mainly with man-made filaments, weighing under 170 g/m², with average yarn numbers 43-68 and over 33 singles yarns per cm² in square construction. It meets the statistical note definition for printcloth in HTS 5515.21.0030 due to its specific weave, weight, and yarn characteristics. Commonly used for lightweight printed dresses and blouses.
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, weave density, and weight via lab testing to confirm printcloth classification under statistical note (c)
• Provide mill certificates showing acrylic staple fiber content mixed with man-made filaments to avoid reclassification