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

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China9.7%+35.0%44.7%
🇲🇽Mexico9.7%+10.0%19.7%
🇨🇦Canada9.7%+10.0%19.7%
🇩🇪Germany9.7%+10.0%19.7%
🇯🇵Japan9.7%+10.0%19.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5208.32.40Same rate: 44.7%

If yarn number 36 to 42

Lower yarn numbers shift to coarser plain weave subheading in the same dyed category.

5208.21.60Higher: 46.5% vs 44.7%

If unbleached rather than dyed

Bleaching/yarn processing state determines the 5208.21 unbleached plain weave heading.

6302.31Lower: 16.7% vs 44.7%

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