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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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