Brushed Napped Cotton Pajama Sheeting from China
Dyed plain weave cotton sheeting >85% cotton, >200 g/m², with brushed napping for soft sleepwear production. Meets HTS 5209.31.60.50 as napped sheeting fabric per precise chapter definitions. Popular for manufacturing flannel pajamas and nightgowns.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.9%
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
• Include affidavits confirming handloom status if claiming certified exceptions under US notes
• Test for average yarn number using formulas N=BYT/1,000 to validate tariff specs
• Beware reclassification if nap is minimal; document brushing process thoroughly