Acrylic Printcloth Dress Lining from Japan
Plain weave printcloth fabric of acrylic staple fibers mixed with viscose filaments, under 170 g/m², 43-68 yarn number, >33 singles per cm², square construction per note (c). HTS 5515.21.00 applies due to acrylic staple dominant mix with man-made filaments. Used for dress 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
• Test for exact yarn counts and singles yarns to meet printcloth statistical definition
• Label width <168 cm if applicable for note (c)(ii) subclass
• Prevent reclassification by proving no multiple/cabled yarns present