Napped Percale Cotton Sheeting from Japan
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 — 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
• 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