Heavyweight Bleached Cotton Sateen Fabric for Curtains from Japan
This heavyweight bleached cotton sateen fabric, weighing over 200 g/m² with at least 85% cotton content, features a lustrous satin weave classified as sateen under HTS 5209.29.00.20. It is ideal for custom curtains and draperies due to its smooth finish and durability. The bleaching process ensures a clean white base for further dyeing or printing.
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
• Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² and cotton content ≥85% via lab testing to confirm classification
• Provide mill test certificates documenting weave type (sateen) and bleaching process to avoid reclassification
• Watch for quantitative restrictions on cotton imports; ensure origin complies with U.S. notes