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%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
• 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