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%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
• 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