Dyed Polyester Printcloth Alternative from Japan
A dyed plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric resembling printcloth specs (under 170 g/m², 43-68 yarn number, over 33 singles per cm², square) but excluded by statistical note (c) due to dyeing or width, thus 'other' under HTS 5516.92.00.90. Used for lightweight blouses and scarves.
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
• Document why it doesn't meet exact printcloth note (c) criteria, like width over 168 cm, to justify 'other' classification
• Label with 'dry clean only' if applicable to match end-use declarations