Bleached Acrylic Staple Sheeting Fabric from Japan
Bleached woven sheeting from 90% acrylic staple fibers, 145 gsm, square construction with 38 warp/filling picks per cm² and yarn number 60, meeting Chapter 55 note (b)(i) for sheeting (613). This HTS 5512.91.00.20 product is ideal for curtains and lightweight apparel interlinings due to its breathability.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
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
• Conduct fiber content analysis to confirm ≥85% synthetic staples; blends risk reclassification
• Document bleaching process to stay in 5512.91; over-finishing leads to 5512.99
• Avoid napping that exceeds sheeting tolerances, as heavy napping might qualify as broadcloth exclusion