Bleached Polyester Sheeting Fabric from Japan
A square construction plain weave fabric of 100% polyester staple fibers, bleached, weighing 150 g/m² with over 33 ends/picks per cm² and average yarn number 65, fitting the sheeting definition in statistical note (b)(i). Commonly used for bed linens and curtains. Falls under HTS 5512.11.00.90 as other unbleached/bleached polyester fabric.
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
• Document square construction and exact weight (<170 g/m²) to qualify as sheeting and avoid poplin misclassification
• Include bleaching process certification; bleached but not dyed keeps it in 5512.11