Discharge Printed Acrylic Sheeting Fabric from Japan
A square construction plain weave sheeting fabric from 92% acrylic staple fibers with discharge printed floral motifs, weighing 150g/m² with >33 ends/picks per cm. Classified under HTS 5516.14.0085 for its high artificial staple fiber content, discharge printing, and sheeting characteristics as defined in statistical notes (b)(i). Commonly used for curtains and light upholstery.
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
• Confirm square construction and thread count (>33/cm, yarn #68 or lower) with weave analysis reports; declare discharge printing technique explicitly; watch for misdeclaration as printcloth which has stricter yarn specs