Napped Percale Cotton Sheeting from China
Bleached plain weave cotton sheeting >85% cotton, >200 g/m², lightly napped for a peached finish while retaining percale crispness. Fits HTS 5209.21.00.50 as napped sheeting, distinct from smooth percale under lighter weights or non-napped. Ideal for upscale mattress protectors.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document percale thread count alongside napping to prove plain weave per U.S. weave note
• Avoid pitfalls of over-declaring weight—precise g/m² measurement prevents duty underpayment claims
• For sets with trims, classify components separately unless retail-packed