Bleached Acrylic Sheeting Fabric from Japan
A square construction plain weave fabric over 85% acrylic staple fibers, weighing 160 gsm with over 33 ends/picks per cm and yarn number under 68, matching sheeting per statistical note (b)(i). Bleached white for bed linens. Falls under 5512.21.0090 for bleached acrylic staple fabrics.
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 thread count to substantiate sheeting classification per note (b)
• Ensure bleaching process certification to distinguish from unbleached (same subheading) or yarn-dyed
• Avoid bulk packaging pitfalls; retail-wrapped may trigger GRI 3 set rules