No. 40 Plain Weave Cotton Sheeting Fabric from China
This unbleached cotton sheeting fabric features a plain weave with an average yarn number of 40, weighing approximately 95 g/m², and contains over 85% cotton by weight. It meets HTS 5208.11.20.40 criteria as sheeting (313) due to its low yarn count (42 or lower), lightweight construction under 100 g/m², and unbleached state. Commonly used for budget bedding and apparel linings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify average yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing; ensure weight ≤100 g/m² post-scouring
• Obtain certificate if claiming hand-loomed status for potential duty relief
• Watch cotton import quotas by staple length and origin