Unbleached 100% Polyester Square Weave Sheeting from Japan
Unbleached greige sheeting of 100% polyester staple fibers, 145 gsm, 38x38 threads/cm², yarn #64, plain weave. HTS 5512.11.0027 applies as unbleached sheeting meeting note (b)(i) criteria: square, >33 threads/cm², ≤170 gsm, yarn ≤68, not printcloth excluded types. Common for apparel interlinings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide mill test reports confirming ≥85% polyester staple via fiber analysis to prevent Chapter 54 filament confusion
• Document exact gsm and construction; weights >170gsm may shift to note (b)(ii) exclusions if not qualifying