Unbleached Polyester Staple Fiber Printcloth Alternative from Japan
Plain weave unbleached polyester staple fiber fabric under 170 g/m², 43-68 yarn number, over 33 singles yarns/cm², square construction but over 168 cm width, thus not strictly printcloth. Fits HTS 5516.11.0010 as plain weave >85% artificial staple. Used in packaging and crafts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Measure width precisely as <168 cm qualifies as printcloth exclusion; test for singles yarns only
• Avoid pitfall of napping which could alter weave classification