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
17.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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