Unbleached Cotton Sateen Sheeting Fabric from Canada
This unbleached woven cotton fabric, containing over 85% cotton and weighing under 200 g/m², features a sateen weave with a smooth, lustrous surface due to floating warp yarns. It is classified under HTS 5208.19.20.20 as an unbleached sateen fabric of cotton. Commonly used for bed linens and apparel linings before finishing processes.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
17.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify fabric weight does not exceed 200 g/m² and cotton content ≥85% via lab testing to confirm classification
• Provide mill test certificates showing unbleached state and weave type to avoid reclassification as bleached
• Watch for quantitative restrictions on cotton imports; ensure origin complies with US note limitations