Floral Pattern Polyester Printcloth from Japan
Vibrant floral-printed polyester staple printcloth meeting all criteria: plain weave <170 g/m², square >33 singles/cm², no cabled yarns, yarn 43-68. HTS 5516.94.0030 for printed artificial staple woven printcloth (615). Suited for curtains, tablecloths, and fashion accents.
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
• Include photos/swatches of print pattern in documentation to verify 'printed' over woven-in color
• Test density (>33 warp/filling per cm²) to distinguish from cheesecloth (<33) or sheeting
• For blends, ensure lab reports confirm artificial staple composition for Chapter 55