Acrylic-Merino Wool Printcloth Alternative from Japan
Plain weave fabric under 170 g/m² with 43-68 yarn numbers, over 33 singles per cm², square construction, mainly acrylic staple with merino wool. Though resembling printcloth, classified as 'other' under HTS 5515.22.10.00 due to wool content. Suitable for apparel prints.
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 weave analysis to confirm no multiple/cabled yarns, avoiding printcloth exclusion
• Provide width measurements under 168 cm if claiming certain statistical allowances
• Test for combed vs uncombed status to differentiate from note (c)(i) types