Bleached Cotton Upholstery Fabric from Japan
Thick bleached cotton weave >200 g/m² for furniture upholstery. HTS 5212.22.60 for other heavy bleached cottons, ideal for durable seating. Not patterned or specialized weave.
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
• Specify commercial end-use to avoid household textile scrutiny
• Validate weight with Z' grams/m² per US note
• No hand-loom cert; otherwise 5208 applies