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Bleached Polyester Sheeting Fabric from Japan

A plain weave bleached fabric of square construction, over 85% polyester staple fibers, weighing under 170 g/m² with more than 33 ends/picks per cm and yarn number 68 or lower. Fits HTS 5512.11.00 for bleached high-polyester staple woven fabrics. Commonly used for bed linens and curtains.

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 construction specs (square weave, ends/picks) to prove sheeting status per statistical notes

Ensure bleaching process certification; over-bleached may be deemed 'other' under 5512.19

Label roll width and weight accurately to avoid reclassification as printcloth