Egyptian Cotton Percale Sheeting Fabric 68 Thread Count
This lightweight dyed percale sheeting fabric, made from 100% Egyptian cotton with an average yarn number between 43 and 68, weighs under 100 g/m² and is plain woven. It meets HTS 5208.31.60.40 criteria as 'Sheeting (313)' due to its specific construction for bed linens, with 85%+ cotton content. Primarily used for high-end pillowcases and flat sheets in retail bedding.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If yarn number 36 to 42
Lower yarn numbers shift to coarser plain weave subheading in the same dyed category.
If unbleached rather than dyed
Bleaching/yarn processing state determines the 5208.21 unbleached plain weave heading.
If imported as finished bed sheets
Made-up textile articles like completed sheets move to Chapter 63, not raw woven fabrics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify average yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing; must fall between 43-68 for this subheading
• Obtain lab tests confirming ≥85% cotton content and weight ≤100 g/m²; declare as 'Sheeting (313)' to avoid reclassification
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