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Solid Tone Printed Cotton Pillowcase Sheeting Fabric from Japan

Heavyweight printed cotton sheeting for pillowcases, 85%+ cotton at 150 g/m², plain weave with yarn number 36, featuring subtle tone-on-tone prints. Classified under HTS 5208.52.30.45 as other printed sheeting of number 42 or lower.

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

• Test for excessive sizing and report post-boiling weight per U.S. note (b) for accurate g/m²

• Use HS explanatory notes to distinguish 'printed' from yarn-dyed; roller printing qualifies

• Bundle with mill certificates showing staple length if challenged on cotton quality quotas