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Flax-Cotton Spandex Sheeting Fabric from Japan

A plain weave sheeting fabric weighing 180 g/m² with 60% flax, 30% cotton, and 10% spandex, fitting square construction specs under note (c) with >33 ends/picks per cm². Falls under 5309.29.30 for flax <85% mixed with cotton and MMF. Ideal for bed linens and upholstery.

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 square construction metrics (warp/filling counts) per chapter 53 note (e) to substantiate sheeting classification

• Spandex content requires stretch testing; declare elastic properties to avoid confusion with non-woven materials