Bleached Acetate Sheeting Fabric 627 from Japan
Bleached acetate filament yarn woven sheeting (627) complies with HTS 5408.31.20.30 as unbleached/bleached artificial filament fabric of square plain weave construction, >33 threads/cm², ≤170 g/m², excluding printcloth or low-density weaves per statistical notes.
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
• Conduct density counts pre-shipment to ensure >33 singles yarns/cm², avoiding printcloth exclusion
• Document average yarn number (43-68 for some sheeting types) to distinguish from broader categories
• Beware of napping that might push over weight limits or alter classification