Commercial Bedding Polyester Sheeting from Japan
Durable commercial sheeting fabric from polyester staple fibers (90%+), plain weave >170 g/m², square >33 threads/cm², yarn number 29, excluding cabled yarns per note (b)(ii), under HTS 5512.19.0027. Designed for hotel and hospital bedding.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Pre-classify via CBP ruling for high-volume imports to lock in 5512.19.0027
• Test for staple vs filament fibers; microscopic analysis prevents Chapter 54 errors