Bleached Polyester Sheeting Roll 320 cm Width from Japan
Bleached plain weave sheeting fabric of 90% polyester staple fibers, 160 gsm, square weave with 40 threads/cm, width 320 cm exceeding 254 cm threshold. Meets Chapter 55 note (b)(i) as sheeting under 170 gsm with precise construction. Used for wide mattress covers and upholstery bases.
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
• Submit bleaching process documentation to distinguish from unbleached and confirm no dyeing occurred
• Measure and certify exact width pre-shipment to comply with >254 cm statistical suffix requirements
• Avoid common pitfall of mixing staple with filament yarns, requiring full composition breakdown