Modacrylic Printcloth for Flame-Resistant Clothing from Japan
A specialized printcloth woven from modacrylic staple fibers combined with man-made filaments, under 170 g/m², square weave with >33 singles yarns/cm² and yarn numbers 43-68 per statistical note (c). Classified in 5515.21.0030 for its printcloth specs and acrylic/modacrylic composition. Used in industrial workwear for print patterns and fire resistance.
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
• Include flame-retardancy test reports if claiming modacrylic benefits, but classify based on fiber/weave not end-use
• Document exact filament mix ratio to prove 'mainly or solely with man-made filaments' per heading