Acrylic Staple Fiber Sheeting Fabric from Japan
This is an unbleached plain weave sheeting fabric made from 85% or more acrylic staple fibers, weighing over 170 g/m² with square construction and more than 33 warp ends and picks per cm². It fits HTS 5512.21.0020 as unbleached or bleached sheeting of acrylic staple fibers per chapter 55 note (b). Used primarily for bedding and apparel linings.
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
• Verify square construction and weight >170g/m² with lab tests to confirm sheeting classification per note (b)(ii)
• Provide mill test certificates showing 85%+ acrylic staple fiber content to avoid reclassification