Grey Dyed Cotton Sheeting 58s from Japan
Plain weave cotton sheeting fabric, 87% cotton, sulphur grey dyed, 98 g/m², average yarn number 58, for bed linens and crafts. Classified in 5208.31.40 for its dyed plain weave structure, weight, and yarn metrics.
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
• Document dyeing process (piece-dyed) vs. yarn-dyed to prevent confusion with 5208.4 headings
• Comply with FTC fiber content rules; slight blends over 15% trigger Chapter 52 blends (521x)
• Test for quantitative limits if raw cotton sourced from quota countries, though woven exempts