Polyester-Cotton Printcloth Fabric from Japan
A plain weave printcloth fabric made from synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with man-made filaments, weighing under 170 g/m², with 43-68 average yarn numbers and over 33 singles yarns per cm² in square construction. Certified as printcloth per HTS statistical notes (c), it falls under 5515.91.0030 due to its synthetic staple fiber content and filament mixing for printed textile applications.
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
• Verify yarn count (43-68 avg), singles yarns >33/cm², and <170g/m² via lab tests to confirm printcloth status under statistical note (c)
• Provide mill certificates documenting synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with man-made filaments to avoid reclassification