Napped Polyester Printcloth from Japan
Napped printcloth of polyester staple mainly mixed with filament, plain weave square construction allowed under note (c), 48 avg yarn number, <170 g/m², >33 singles/cm². 5515.91.0030 covers napped printcloths for soft-touch apparel interfaces.
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
• Napping is permitted but document base weave meets printcloth weave density
• Avoid calling 'flannel'; specify printcloth to match HTS (626)
• Weight after napping must stay <170 g/m²; pre-nap test recommended