Unbleached Cotton Sheeting Fabric from Japan
Unbleached plain weave cotton sheeting fabric at 170 g/m², ideal for bed linens and apparel linings. Classified under HTS 5212.11.60.90 for other unbleached woven cotton fabrics ≤200 g/m², not denim or plain weave types listed elsewhere. Meets Chapter 52 yarn count and weave exclusivity notes.
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
• Document unbleached state with production records; any optical brighteners trigger bleached classification
• Use square meters per kg (S) for accurate weight verification per U.S. note (b)
• Avoid bulk packaging pitfalls by specifying 'not for retail sale' to stay in fabric heading vs apparel