Printed Cotton-Acrylic Printcloth from Japan
Lightweight printed fabric of 65% cotton and 35% acrylic staple fibers, square construction with 40 singles yarns per cm², average yarn number 50-68, under 170 g/m². Meets HTS 5516.44.00.90 criteria for printed woven artificial staple-cotton mixes under 85%. Used in casual shirting.
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
• Document absence of multiple or cabled yarns to qualify as printcloth per notes; test for exact g/m² to stay under 170 limit
• Label as 'other printed' to avoid disputes with cheesecloth low-density weaves