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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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