Bleached 100% Polyester Sheeting Fabric from Japan
A bleached plain weave polyester fabric over 85% polyester filaments, square construction over 33 ends/picks per cm, average yarn number below 68, meeting sheeting definition in statistical note (d)(i). Commonly used for bed linens and institutional uniforms. Falls under 5407.69.10 for bleached high-polyester woven fabrics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide construction specs (ends/picks, yarn number) to prove sheeting classification per note (d)
• Bleaching certificates required; over-bleaching resembling white dyed may trigger reclassification
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling weight/gsm leading to wrong statistical suffix