Heavyweight Discharge Printed Floral Cotton Sheeting from Japan
Heavyweight plain weave cotton sheeting fabric over 85% cotton by weight and more than 200 g/m², discharge printed with intricate floral patterns by removing dye selectively. Classified in HTS 5209.51.60.32 for its discharge printing on non-napped sheeting fabric. Ideal for upholstery or heavy bedding applications.
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
• Include production process documentation proving discharge printing to distinguish from standard printing
• Measure fabric weight post-scouring to confirm >200 g/m² as per US note formulas
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as apparel fabric, which could shift to Chapter 62