Printed Polyester Printcloth from Japan
This printcloth meets statistical note (c): plain weave, <170 g/m², yarn numbers 43-68, >33 singles yarns/cm², square construction, 100% polyester staple fibers with printed patterns. HTS 5516.14.00 applies for its high artificial staple content and printing. Commonly used for summer dresses and linings.
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
• Provide weave analysis proving square construction and exact yarn specs per statistical note; avoid bundling with non-printed rolls; ensure no multiple yarns to maintain printcloth status