Polyester-Cotton Sheeting Fabric 110 g/m² from Japan
This plain weave sheeting fabric weighs 110 g/m², containing 60% polyester staple fibers mixed with 40% cotton, unbleached. It meets Chapter 55 statistical note (b)(i) for sheeting as it is under 170 g/m², square construction with over 33 warp ends and picks per cm, average yarn number 68 or lower. Used for lightweight bedding and apparel linings.
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
• Verify weight ≤170 g/m² and square construction (>33 ends/picks per cm) via lab tests to confirm sheeting classification
• Provide mill test certificates showing <85% polyester with cotton mix and unbleached/bleached status
• Avoid misclassification as printcloth by ensuring no print patterns and proper yarn count documentation