Combed Wool-Polyester Printcloth Blend from Japan
Combed printcloth-style fabric ≤170 g/m², average yarn 50-68, >33 singles yarns/cm², square weave, containing 36% wool and 64% acrylic staple fibers. Meets HTS 5515.99.05.20 as other woven synthetic staple fabric mixed mainly with wool, combed. Used for printed scarves and shirting.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document yarn construction to prove printcloth specs (no multiples/cabled yarns)
• Declare as greige if unfinished to avoid Chapter 55 dyeing provisions
• Common pitfall: incorrect weight declaration leading to sheeting misclass