Cotton-Polyester Blend Bed Sheet Fabric 240 gsm from Japan
A 65/35 cotton/polyester dyed sheeting fabric in plain weave, weighing 240 g/m², designed for institutional bed linens. Classified under HTS 5211.31.00.35 due to <85% cotton mixed solely with man-made fibers, dyed plain weave sheeting over 200 g/m², not napped, and 'other (313)' for non-specialty counts. Ideal for durable hotel and hospital bedding.
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
• Declare precise fiber blend percentages; U.S
• Customs requires documentation proving <85% cotton
• Confirm 'sheeting' via thread count and width specs matching US Note definitions for 313 category
• Avoid bulk packaging claims; retail-ready rolls may trigger set classifications