Dyed Medium-Weight Cotton Sheeting from Japan
Plain woven cotton sheeting fabric, solid navy dyed, 98% cotton, 195 g/m², yarn average 48, for bedding and linens. HTS 5208.39.60.90 covers this as 'other dyed fabrics' per weight/composition/yarn notes in Chapter 52. Distinguishes from heavier sheetings over 200 g/m².
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
• Measure breadth B in cm for accurate N calculation; variances cause frequent protests
• Specify 'piece dyed' on invoices; confusion with yarn-dyed leads to 52.10 shifts
• Watch quota notes for cotton origins; non-WTO countries restricted