Hemp Sheeting Fabric from Japan
Plain weave true hemp fabric of square construction, weighing under 200 g/m² with over 33 ends/picks per cm and yarn number 68 or lower, per sheeting definition in note (c). Ideal for bed linens and curtains. Classified under HTS 5311.00.40.10 for other woven hemp fabrics.
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 differing by <11 per cm) to comply with statistical note (e)
• Ensure no printcloth characteristics (yarn 43-68, >33 singles) to avoid exclusion from sheeting