Acrylic Printcloth Fabric from Japan
Plain weave acrylic staple fiber fabric ≤170 g/m², 43-68 yarn number, >33 singles yarns/cm², square construction, under 168 cm width. Fits HTS 5515.29.00 as 'other' not explicitly excluded. Used for printing inks and crafts.
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
• Document yarn number (43-68) and width (<168 cm) precisely to justify printcloth status
• Avoid cabled yarns, as they exclude from printcloth definition per statistical notes
• Pair with care labels; U.S
• Customs often audits fiber content for flammability compliance