Dyed Cotton-Acrylic Printcloth Blend from Japan
This dyed fabric mimics printcloth specs: 68% acrylic staple, 32% cotton, 155 gsm, yarn 50-68, >33 singles per sq cm, square weave under 168 cm width. HTS 5516.42.00 applies for dyed mixes <85% artificial with cotton, even if resembling printcloth. Ideal for lightweight apparel.
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
• Measure threads/cm and yarn numbers precisely for note compliance; declare as 'dyed blend' not printcloth
• Pitfall: Over 170 gsm pushes out of printcloth definition