Artificial Fiber Printcloth 615 for Apparel from Japan
Bleached printcloth of artificial staple fibers (615 style), designed for apparel printing: plain weave square construction, <170g/m², exact 43-68 yarn specs, >33 singles/cm². HTS 5516.91.0030 applies to these unbleached/bleached fabrics. Essential base for custom-printed shirts and dresses.
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 as 'printcloth cert. 615' with test reports; avoid generic 'woven fabric' description
• Check for minimum yarn fineness to exclude broadcloth
• Pitfall: napped finish risking sheeting classification