Poly-Cotton Sateen Bed Sheet Fabric from Japan
This heavy-weight woven fabric, exceeding 200 g/m², consists of less than 85% cotton mixed primarily with polyester man-made fibers in a sateen weave. It is uniformly dyed for a smooth, lustrous finish ideal for bed sheets and bedding. Classified under HTS 5211.39.0020 due to its sateen construction, dyed state, and specified weight and fiber composition.
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
• Obtain lab tests confirming cotton content under 85% and exact weight over 200 g/m² to avoid reclassification
• Include weave certification specifying sateen construction and dyeing process in documentation
• Beware of undervaluation pitfalls; provide detailed fiber content labels matching HTS requirements