5208.11.20.40/No. 40 Plain Weave Cotton Sheeting Fabric/Japan

No. 40 Plain Weave Cotton Sheeting Fabric from Japan

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 — 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%

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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