Number 55 Unbleached Cotton Sheeting Fabric from Japan
Unbleached plain weave cotton sheeting with 90% cotton content, 130 g/m² weight, and yarn number 55, ideal for bed linens and institutional uniforms. Classified under HTS 5208.12.60 due to its yarn count in 43-68 range, weight over 100 g/m², and unbleached state. This fabric provides a sturdy base for further processing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document fabric weight post-sizing removal via boiling test to confirm >100 g/m² but ≤200 g/m²
• Use certified weight certificates; pitfalls include over-declaring cotton % without fiber analysis
• Verify plain weave only (no twill mixes) excluding selvage per US notes