Bleached Artificial Staple Fiber Printcloth 615 from Japan
This is a plain weave printcloth made from artificial staple fibers, weighing under 170 g/m², with average yarn numbers 43-68, over 33 singles yarns per cm², and square construction, certified as style 615. It falls under HTS 5516.91.0030 as unbleached or bleached printcloth of artificial staple fibers. Used primarily for printing and apparel linings.
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
• Verify exact yarn count (43-68 average), singles yarns only (no folded/cabled), and square construction via lab testing to avoid misclassification as sheeting
• Provide mill certificates confirming style 615 specs and artificial staple fiber content over 85%
• Watch for over 170g/m² weight pushing into other subheadings