Non-Combed Polyester Printcloth from Japan
Uncombed dyed printcloth of polyester artificial staple fibers, plain weave under 170 g/m², square construction >33 singles/cm², yarn 43-68 per statistical note (c)(i). Specifically HTS 5516.92.00.30 printcloth (615).
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
• Specify 'non-combed' in invoices to match statistical note; combed versions have separate criteria
• Retain yarn fineness certificates showing average 43-68 numbers
• Ensure no printcloth exclusion like ≤33 picks/cm² which would make it cheesecloth