Lyocell Blend Filament Printcloth from Japan
Bleached lyocell staple fiber fabric (<80%) mixed with nylon filaments, printcloth specs: <170 g/m², 45-65 yarn nums, >33 singles/cm² square plain weave. HTS 5516.21.00.30 applies to this unbleached/bleached mixed type per chapter notes. Popular for eco-friendly printed labels and packaging.
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
• Retain mill certificates for staple fiber type (lyocell as artificial) and blend ratio
• Customs may test for 'napped' status; declare if applicable as printcloth allows it
• Avoid bulk packaging misclass as industrial if labeled for retail