Bleached Polyester Sheeting for Bed Linens from Japan
Bleached polyester staple fiber sheeting fabric at 160 gsm, square weave with 40 ends/picks per cm², yarn number 62, 88% polyester. Fits HTS 5512.11.0027 as bleached sheeting per note (b)(i): ≤170 gsm, >33 threads/cm², ≤68 yarn num, excluding printcloth. Ideal for economical bed sheet production.
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 certification to distinguish from unbleached; bleached still qualifies if specs match sheeting
• Test for square construction (equal warp/fill density) as deviation could reclassify to poplin or other
• Avoid bulk packaging mislabeled as retail sets; individual bolts stay woven fabric vs assembled goods