Heavyweight Printed Cotton Percale Sheeting Fabric from China

This is a printed plain weave cotton sheeting fabric containing over 85% cotton by weight, weighing more than 200 g/m², and not napped, specifically classified under 5209.51.60.35 for other sheeting types (313). It is used for making durable bedsheets, duvet covers, and upholstery due to its heavyweight construction and printed patterns. The classification fits Chapter 52 as a woven cotton fabric meeting the weight, weave, and printing criteria.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43.4%

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
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)

Import Tips

Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² with lab testing documentation to confirm classification and avoid reclassification to lighter fabrics

Provide detailed printing process records and fiber content certificates showing ≥85% cotton to meet Chapter 52 requirements

Check for quantitative restrictions on cotton imports and ensure origin certificates for non-WTO countries