Bleached Cotton Sateen Sheeting Fabric

This lightweight bleached cotton sateen fabric, weighing under 200 g/m², features a satin weave with at least 326 warp yarns per dm, classifying it under HTS 5212.12.60.60 as 'Sateens (326)'. It's commonly used for bed sheets and pillowcases due to its smooth, lustrous finish.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.8%+35.0%42.8%
🇲🇽Mexico7.8%+10.0%17.8%
🇨🇦Canada7.8%+10.0%17.8%
🇩🇪Germany7.8%+10.0%17.8%
🇯🇵Japan7.8%+10.0%17.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5212.11.60.60Same rate: 42.8%

If plain weave instead of sateen

Plain weave cotton fabrics shift to 5212.11, as sateen requires specific satin weave per subheading.

5209.42.00.60Higher: 43.4% vs 42.8%

If qualifies as denim (3/4-thread twill, colored yarns)

Denim definition in subheading note applies to twill with specific yarn colors, moving to Chapter 52 heading 5209.

5212Same rate: 42.8%

If weight exceeds 200 g/m²

Heavier fabrics over 200 g/m² fall under 5212.19, based on weight threshold in heading structure.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric weight does not exceed 200 g/m² and confirm sateen weave with 326+ warp yarns/dm via lab testing

Provide bleaching process documentation to distinguish from unbleached fabrics under 5211.12

Avoid misclassification by ensuring no excessive sizing; measure per US note formulas for yarn number