Unbleached Acrylic Printcloth Alternative from Japan
Plain weave unbleached acrylic staple fiber fabric at 150 g/m², 50 singles yarns/cm, yarn numbers 50-65, square construction, matching printcloth specs in note (c) but unprinted. Used for pre-print apparel bases. HTS 5516.11.00 captures its ≥85% artificial staple and unbleached nature.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document exact yarn count and construction to distinguish from excluded printcloths; note absence of multiples/cables
• Lab certificates for fiber % essential; acrylic often borders on modacrylic reclassification
• Avoid bundling with printed rolls, as sets may trigger 5516.49.00