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Acrylic Staple Oxford Unbleached Sheeting Alternative from Japan

Unbleached oxford cloth from acrylic staples (85%+), HTS 5512.21.00.70 distinguishes it from sheeting via non-square construction and basketweave per chapter notes. 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

• Differentiate from sheeting by confirming not square construction >33 ends/picks

• Lab test yarn numbers to avoid broadcloth or printcloth misclassification

• Retain samples for potential CBP verification