Geometric Printed Poly-Cotton Sheeting from Japan
Printed geometric design on square construction poly-cotton weave (65% polyester staple, 35% cotton, 160 g/m²). Meets HTS 5513.49.90.90 as 'other' printed fabric under 170 g/m² with synthetic staple <85% mixed with cotton, excluded from sheeting definition due to print and mix. Used for lightweight bedding or curtains.
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 yarn count to distinguish from statistical note exclusions
• Include printing process details (e.g
• rotary screen) for customs verification
• Watch for over-declaration of weight, which could shift to higher-duty 5514 series