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
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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