Bleached Sheeting Fabric for Bed Linens 180 gsm from Japan
Bleached 100% cotton sheeting fabric with yarn number 42, weighing 180 g/m², designed for percale bed sheets. It matches HTS 5208.29.40 as 'other' bleached woven cotton fabric ≥85% cotton, ≤200 g/m², not plain weave, twill, sateen, or satin. The yarn count meets the '42 or lower' criterion for coarser construction.
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
• Conduct yarn number testing per US note formulas (e.g
• BT/Z) on representative samples
• Avoid common pitfall of misstating weight; test multiple rolls as imported condition varies
• Document bleaching process to distinguish from dyed or printed alternatives