Dyed Polyester-Cotton Sheeting Bed Linen Fabric from Japan
Dyed plain weave sheeting fabric at 140 g/m² with 70% polyester staple fibers and 30% cotton, square construction over 33 ends/picks per cm, yarn number 65. Fits sheeting definition per statistical notes for <170 g/m² square fabrics. Falls under 5513.23.01 as polyester staple dominant, mixed with cotton, dyed, lightweight.
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
• Provide weave construction specs (ends/picks, yarn number) for sheeting verification
• Use AATCC dyeing standards documentation
• Pitfall: exceeding 170 g/m² shifts to higher weight subheadings