Wool-Mixed Synthetic Printcloth from Japan
Lightweight printcloth-style woven fabric from synthetic staple fibers mainly mixed with wool, under 170 g/m², 43-68 yarn number, over 33 singles per cm², square construction. HTS 5515.99.10 covers this as other woven fabric due to wool blend not fitting pure synthetic printcloth subheadings. Used for printed apparel linings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document yarn singles (no folded/cabled) and exact measurements under 168 cm width per note (c)
• Lab test for printcloth specs to prevent downgrade to cheesecloth
• Avoid bulk packaging; declare as continuous rolls for fabric heading