Bleached Sheeting Plain Weave Cotton Fabric from Japan
Heavy bleached cotton sheeting is plain weave with >85% cotton and >200 g/m², suited for mattress covers and tablecloths. The uniform bleaching yields a bright white fabric. HTS 5209.21.00 covers this exact profile.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Test for excessive sizing removal per US note before weight measurement
• Ensure no selvage-exclusive weave variations that could imply combination weaves
• Monitor origin quotas for cotton fabrics from specified countries in Chapter notes