Polyester-Cotton Printcloth Fabric from Japan
This plain weave printcloth fabric contains less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with polyester man-made filaments, weighs under 170 g/m², and meets printcloth specs with 43-68 yarn numbers and over 33 singles yarns per cm². It features yarns of different colors, classifying it under HTS 5516.23.00.30 for its specific construction and mixed fiber composition.
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
• Verify exact yarn count, weight, and weave to confirm printcloth status per statistical notes; obtain mill test certificates for fiber content
• Watch for misclassification as sheeting if square construction exceeds specs