Unbleached Cotton Sateen Tablecloth Base Fabric from Japan
Dense unbleached cotton sateen over 200 g/m² used as base for tablecloths, under HTS 5212.21.60.50 as unbleached sateens not otherwise specified. The lustrous weave suits home textile applications.
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
• Photograph selvages excluding them per US note (b) weave purity requirements
• Bundle with fiber content lab reports; cotton purity critical under Chapter 52 notes
• Monitor for industrial vs retail end-use; bulk may classify as 5212 parts