Unbleached Polycotton Sheeting for Linens from Japan
Unbleached plain weave with 65% cotton/35% polyester, 185 g/m², average yarn number 36, under HTS 5210.11.40 for coarse yarns (42 or lower) and MMF dominance in mix. Suited for bed sheets, pillowcases, and table linens. Provides wrinkle resistance from polyester blend.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Calculate average yarn number per US note (a) formulas like BT/Z; declare as unbleached only if no chemical processing
• Avoid pitfall of bulk packaging misclassified as industrial
• Origin certs needed for cotton quotas