Institutional Grade 313 Cotton Sheeting

Unbleached plain weave cotton sheeting for institutional use, yarn #40, 96 g/m², 90%+ cotton, specified as 313 sheeting. HTS 5208.11.20.40 applies due to ≤42 yarn number, unbleached, lightweight plain weave >85% cotton. Suited for hospital linens and towels.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%+35.0%42%
🇲🇽Mexico7%+10.0%17%
🇨🇦Canada7%+10.0%17%
🇩🇪Germany7%+10.0%17%
🇯🇵Japan7%+10.0%17%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5208.21.40Higher: 45.2% vs 42%

If bleached plain weave

Bleached plain weave ≤100 g/m² uses 5208.21.40.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 42%

If mixed with man-made fibers <85% cotton

Blends <85% cotton fall under Chapter 54 woven polyester-cotton mixes.

5202.99.10Lower: 35% vs 42%

If imported as waste/sliver

Cotton processing waste like slivers quotas under 5202.99.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Remove excessive sizing by boiling before weight/yarn tests per US note (a)

Certify plain weave excludes selvage

Monitor aggregate quotas for staple cotton under 5201

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