Plain Weave Unbleached 313 Cotton Upholstery Backing from Japan
Unbleached plain weave cotton sheeting 313 thread count ≤200 g/m² serving as upholstery backing. Classifies under HTS 5212.11.60.30 for unbleached other sheeting fabrics.
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
• Classify by objective characteristics, not stated upholstery end-use
• Provide weave diagrams confirming 'other' category vs specific twills
• Check for selvage exclusion in weave purity per US Note (b)