Unbleached 313 Thread Count Cotton Drapery Sheeting from Japan
This unbleached sheeting fabric, 313 thread count and >200 g/m², is designed for drapery backings and classified under HTS 5212.21.60.30. It adheres to woven cotton standards in Chapter 52, excluding denim per subheading note. The natural finish suits opaque linings in window treatments.
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
• Use grammage tests post-sizing removal per US note (a)(b) to validate weight and yarn count
• Declare as 'other sheeting (313)' explicitly to avoid broad 5212.21 catch-all scrutiny
• Monitor for twill misweave; denim note requires strict 3/4-thread warp-face for 5209 shift