Printed Cotton-Manmade Printcloth Fabric from Japan
This plain weave printcloth weighs under 170 g/m², features average yarn numbers 43-68, more than 33 singles yarns per cm², square construction, and is printed. Classified under HTS 5516.44.0030 as it contains less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, meeting statistical note (c) for printcloth.
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
• Verify yarn count, construction, and weight match statistical note (c) definitions to avoid reclassification to 5516.44.0035
• Provide lab test reports confirming <85% artificial staple fibers and cotton mix for customs compliance
• Ensure accurate printing documentation; plain dyed fabrics shift to other subheadings