Bleached Polyester-Cotton Sheeting from Japan
A plain weave sheeting fabric exceeding 170 g/m², mixed mainly with cotton and polyester staple fibers, bleached for brightness. It meets sheeting definitions but due to weight and yarn specs, fits 5514.11.00 over exclusions for multiple yarns. Used for bedding or linens.
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
• Document square construction and yarn numbers to distinguish from poplin; audits often check against statistical notes
• Include bleaching certificates to prevent downgrade to unbleached rates or reclass to Chapter 52
• Avoid bulk packaging without retail intent, as it may shift to industrial fabric codes