Certified Handloom Alternative Sheeting 48 Thread Count from Japan
Dyed plain weave cotton sheeting (313) with 48 yarn number, but power-loomed equivalent at 90 g/m². Would classify HTS 5208.31.60.40 if not certified hand-loomed.
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
• If handloom certified, switch to 5207; otherwise provide loom type proof for 5208
• Yarn count fractions disregarded per US note (a)—round down for 43-68 fit
• Dye uniformity tests prevent 'not dyed' reclass to 5208.2x