Floral Printed Printcloth for Apparel from Japan
Floral-printed plain weave printcloth for dresses, <170 g/m², average yarn 55, >35 singles/cm², square construction, 60% cotton/40% viscose staple fibers. HTS 5516.44.0030 applies due to printed printcloth specs in note (c) and <85% artificial fibers.
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
• Submit construction weave samples if requested; square construction critical for printcloth
• Declare as fabric rolls, not apparel, to prevent Chapter 62 misclassification
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain polyester staple blends