Bleached Cotton Mattress Ticking from Japan
Heavy bleached cotton fabric over 200 g/m² used for mattress covers and ticking. Fits HTS 5212.22.60 as other woven bleached cotton not specified elsewhere, with tight weave for durability. Common in bedding manufacturing.
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
• Document end-use intent if sold in sets, but classify as fabric unless assembled
• Use approved formulas from US note for average yarn count to support classification
• Prevent misdeclaration as lighter ticking, which could shift to subheading 5212.21