Unbleached Cotton-Rayon Printcloth from Japan
Unbleached plain weave printcloth of 80% rayon staple and 20% cotton, 140 gsm, yarn numbers 50-60, over 33 singles per cm, square construction, under 168 cm width per note (c). Used for pre-printed apparel bases. HTS 5516.41.00 for unbleached cotton-artificial mix.
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
• Confirm no multiple/cabled yarns and width <168 cm via spec sheets to meet printcloth definition
• Use AQL inspections for weave uniformity to avoid rejection under printcloth statistical criteria
• Label clearly as unbleached to prevent customs upgrading to printed category duties