Napped Cotton Bed Sheet Fabric from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18.4%
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
Import Tips
• 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