Napped Cotton Bed Sheet Fabric

Heavyweight printed cotton fabric with a napped surface, containing over 85% cotton and weighing more than 200 g/m², classified under HTS 5209.51.60.50 due to its plain weave sheeting structure and napping process. The napping creates a soft, fuzzy texture ideal for warm bedding. It meets the specific criteria for printed, napped sheeting in Chapter 52.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.4%+35.0%43.4%
🇲🇽Mexico8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇨🇦Canada8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇩🇪Germany8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇯🇵Japan8.4%+10.0%18.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5208.51.60Higher: 46.4% vs 43.4%

If not printed

Unbleached or bleached versions of the same napped sheeting fall under heading 5208 for unprinted fabrics.

5212.15.60Lower: 42.8% vs 43.4%

If containing less than 85% cotton

Fabrics with 36-85% cotton by weight shift to Chapter 52 heading 5212.

6302.31Lower: 16.7% vs 43.4%

If made up into finished bed sheets

Completed bedding articles are classified in Chapter 63 as household linens rather than fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² via lab testing and provide mill test certificates to confirm compliance

Include certification of cotton content (>85%) and printing process documentation to avoid reclassification

Check for quantitative restrictions on cotton imports and ensure proper marking of country of origin

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