Bleached Percale Bed Sheet Fabric from Japan
High-thread-count bleached percale cotton sheeting, 100% cotton, 115 g/m², yarn number 52, for bed linens. Classed under HTS 5208.29.60.90 for plain weave bleached cotton fabric specs: >85% cotton, ≤200 g/m², yarn 43-68. Smooth finish ideal for sheets.
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
• Test for plain weave only (no combinations) per US note (b); jacquard patterns go to 5208.22
• Record linear meters per kg for alternate yarn formula validation during audit
• Monitor Chapter 52 quota notes if blended with restricted staple cottons