Geometric Printed Cotton Sheeting from Japan
Printed cotton sheeting fabric with geometric patterns, 95 g/m², 90% cotton, plain weave, average yarn number 40 per HTS formula, classified in 5208.51.40 for its specs matching printed plain weave, low weight, coarse yarns.
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
• Document plain weave exclusivity (no combinations per US note b) via weave analysis reports
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial use, which could trigger end-use reclassification
• Comply with USTR cotton quota notes if raw cotton content raises staple length issues upstream