Hospital Grade 313 Cotton Sheeting Fabric from Japan
Unbleached, plain weave cotton sheeting for medical bedding, 313 count, >85% cotton, 140 g/m², yarn numbers 43-68 per calculation. Meets HTS 5208.12.60.40 as sheeting with required density, weight, and unprocessed color state.
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
• Include lab tests confirming no bleaching agents for unbleached status validation
• Ensure invoice specifies 'sheeting (313)' and yarn metrics to match statistical reporting
• Beware reclassification if weight tests over 200 g/m², pushing to higher weight headings