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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%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

• 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