Luxury Napped Sateen Sheeting Alternative from Japan
Though sateen-like, this bleached plain weave napped cotton sheeting >85% >200 g/m² qualifies under HTS 5209.21.00.50 for sheeting nap. U.S. notes limit to plain weave. High-end bedding base.
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
• Prove plain weave via T/cm count excluding selvage
• Certify no sateen—pure plain per note (b)
• Monitor for weave combos disallowed