Cotton-Polyester Dyed Sheeting Fabric from Japan
A lightweight dyed plain weave fabric at 140 g/m² with 75% cotton and 25% polyester, average yarn number 36, ideal for bed sheets. Classified under HTS 5210.31.40 for its mixed fiber composition under 85% cotton, low weight, dyeing, plain weave, and coarse yarn count. Meets chapter notes on yarn number calculation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit fabric swatches and mill certificates for weight and fiber content verification at entry
• Calculate average yarn number per US note (a) using actual meters/kg and total single yarns
• Avoid bulk packaging without retail intent; declare as greige if undyed to prevent duty hikes