Dyed Polyester Printcloth Fabric from Japan
This is a plain weave dyed printcloth made from artificial staple fibers like polyester, weighing under 170 g/m² with average yarn numbers 43-68 and over 33 singles yarns per cm² in square construction. It matches the statistical note definition for printcloth (615) under HTS 5516.92.00.30 due to its specific weave, weight, and yarn specifications for artificial staple fibers.
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 fabric meets exact printcloth criteria (weight ≤170 g/m², yarn 43-68, >33 singles/cm², square weave) with lab tests to avoid reclassification
• Provide mill test certificates confirming artificial staple fiber composition and dyeing process for Customs compliance