Printed Polyester Printcloth from Japan
A fine plain weave printed fabric from polyester staple fibers, weighing under 170 g/m² with 33+ singles yarns per cm², used for linings. It fits HTS 5516.94.00.90 as printed 'other' woven artificial staple fiber fabric. Includes novelty motifs.
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
• Test for square construction and yarn numbers 43-68 to align with printcloth statistical note
• Include certificates of no multiple/cabled yarns to avoid exclusion from printcloth definition
• Package in continuous rolls over 168 cm width to differentiate from narrower statistical categories