Bleached Wool-Acrylic Printcloth Blend from Japan
This bleached printcloth-style fabric blends 36% wool with 64% acrylic staple fibers, ≤170 gsm, 33+ singles yarns per cm, yarn numbers 50-68, square construction. Fits HTS 5516.31.05.10 as uncombed, wool ≥36%, bleached but not exceeding printcloth exclusions. Used for fine dress shirts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
19.8%
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
• Confirm no multiple/cabled yarns and width <168 cm for printcloth eligibility under statistical notes
• Bleaching certificates required; excessive processing may classify as 'dyed' in next subheading
• Test for singles yarns only to avoid cheesecloth or coarser weave reclassifications