Viscose Staple Printcloth 615 from Japan
Synthetic viscose staple fiber plain weave fabric: <170 g/m², square weave, 45-65 yarn number average, >33 singles/cm², <168 cm wide, non-combed printcloth per note (c). Common for apparel interlinings and craft printing. Falls under 5515.99.90.25 as other printcloth.
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
• Lab test for exact yarn number range 43-68; outside range becomes poplin/broadcloth
• Require supplier specs confirming no multiple yarns to meet printcloth definition
• Avoid bulk packaging claims; retail cuts may need different statistical suffixes