Unbleached Polycotton Sheeting Fabric from Japan
Plain weave unbleached fabric of 75% cotton and 25% polyester, 150 g/m², yarn number 42. Meets HTS 5210.19.40 criteria for low-cotton mixed fabrics, unbleached other weaves under 200 g/m² with coarse yarns. Used for bed sheets and linens.
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
• Submit commercial invoice with m² weight and yarn count; CBP verifies via US note formulas
• Segregate from 85%+ cotton fabrics to prevent blending errors in classification
• Check for selvage exclusions in weave determination per Chapter 52 note (b)