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Hospital Grade Cotton Sheeting 59 Thread Count from Japan

Durable dyed plain weave hospital sheeting fabric, 59 yarn number, 97 g/m², 89% cotton. HTS 5208.31.60.40 sheeting (313) for medical bedding.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Medical end-use doesn't change HTS; declare as fabric unless sterilized/made-up

• Fabric grams/m² via Z = grams per linear meter / breadth formula

• Audit risk high for sheeting—retain weave pattern photos and yarn tests