Bleached Poly-Cotton Sheeting for Upholstery from Japan
A bleached, plain weave sheeting fabric over 170 g/m² with polyester staple fibers under 85% mixed solely with cotton, not napped, matching HTS 5514.11.0030 criteria excluding printcloth or low-density types. Ideal for heavy-duty upholstery in furniture manufacturing.
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 weave analysis to confirm square construction and >33 warp/filling picks per cm per statistical notes to prevent duty disputes
• Label rolls with exact weight, fiber breakdown, and bleaching status; pitfalls include incomplete mill test reports
• Declare as greige if partially processed to avoid higher duties on finished dyed goods