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Bleached Heavy Cotton Sheeting for Upholstery from Japan

Thick bleached plain-weave cotton sheeting >200 g/m² for upholstery backing. Under 5212.22.60.90 as other bleached high-weight cotton. Provides stable base for heavy furniture use.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Commercial invoice must specify 'for upholstery' to support end-use if challenged

• Weigh post-scouring; sizing inflates gram/m², common reclass trigger

• Batch certs for bleaching uniformity avoid spot-check failures