Poly-Cotton Heavyweight Dyed Sheeting Fabric from Japan
This woven sheeting fabric contains 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester, weighs 220 g/m², and is plain weave with uniform dyeing throughout. It falls under HTS 5211.31.00.35 as a dyed, plain weave sheeting fabric over 200 g/m², not napped, mixed mainly with man-made fibers and meeting the 'other (313)' specification for heavier bed sheeting. Primarily used for mattress covers and upholstery.
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
• Verify exact cotton content via lab test (must be <85% cotton, mainly with MMF) to confirm classification
• Provide mill test certificate for weight (>200 g/m²), weave (plain), and dye uniformity to avoid reclassification
• Watch for napping claims; ensure fabric is smooth to qualify under 'not napped'