Discharge Printed Twill-Effect Sheeting Fabric from Japan
Cotton sheeting fabric mimicking twill via discharge printing on plain weave base, ≥85% cotton, 145 g/m², yarn #38. HTS 5208.52.30.35 applies to its sheeting classification, discharge print (313), and low yarn number per tariff formulas. Popular for upholstery and drapery.
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
• Use certified scales for g/m² verification; discrepancies over 5% trigger re-weighing at entry
• Submit weave analysis confirming plain weave (no twill per US note b)
• For certified hand-loomed, obtain government certification pre-export per 5208/5209 note