Blueberry Pattern Printcloth Blend from Japan
Printed printcloth with blueberry motif, plain weave, <170 g/m², square construction, >33 singles yarns/cm², yarn numbers 50-60, mixed 70% cotton/30% polyester staple. Fits HTS 5516.44.0030 per printcloth definition in statistical note (c) for printed mixed fabrics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label fiber content precisely per FTC rules; mismatches lead to penalties
• Measure width <168 cm if applicable to confirm printcloth status under note (c)(ii)
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as sheeting, which requires different construction specs