Polyester-Viscose Printcloth Apparel Fabric from Japan
Blended polyester-viscose staple fiber printcloth, printed, plain weave <170 g/m², square, >33 singles/cm², yarn 43-68 per note (c). HTS 5516.94.0030 covers this printed woven artificial staple fabric. Used in blouses, scarves, and lightweight summer apparel.
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
• Provide fiber blend ratios; must be artificial staple dominant to stay in 55, not mixed with natural >50%
• Inspect for printcloth exclusions like combed yarns or width ≥168 cm that could reclassify
• Pair with commercial invoice specifying 'printcloth (615)' statistical suffix for faster clearance