Poly-Cotton Printed Sateen Bedspread Fabric from Japan
Heavyweight printed sateen weave fabric containing 70% cotton and 30% polyester, weighing 250 g/m², used for bedspreads and quilts. It falls under HTS 5211.59.0025 as a printed cotton fabric with less than 85% cotton mixed with man-made fibers, over 200 g/m², in sateen weave. The sateen construction provides a smooth, lustrous surface ideal for home textiles.
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
• Verify fiber content via lab test to confirm <85% cotton; discrepancies can lead to reclassification
• Provide weave structure documentation (sateen) and weight certification to avoid scrutiny under Chapter 52 notes
• Ensure colorfastness tests for printed fabrics to meet US labeling requirements and prevent import delays