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Blue Stripe Printed 313 Thread Cotton Bed Sheeting from Japan

Featuring classic blue stripe printing, this 313 sheeting is a plain weave cotton fabric with 85%+ cotton content, weighing not more than 100 g/m² and yarn numbers 43-68, precisely fitting HTS 5208.51.60.40 for sheeting.

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

• Calculate yarn number per US note formulas including total single yarns; fractions disregarded to stay in 43-68

• Avoid common pitfall of importing in sets with hems—classifies as made-up under 6302, higher duties

• Retain government certifications if hand-loomed to qualify for potential preferences under 5208 notes