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