Bleached Mixed-Fiber Sheeting for Mattress Ticking from Japan
Bleached heavy sheeting fabric over 170 g/m² from <85% synthetic staple (viscose) and cotton, square plain weave per note definitions. HTS 5514.19.90.20 for unbleached/bleached sheeting (613). Used as ticking for mattress covers and box springs.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify compliance with ticking standards (e.g
• fire codes) but classify by fiber/weave primarily
• Document width <168 cm if applicable, though not restrictive for heavy sheeting
• Avoid printcloth confusion—confirm >170 g/m² and no 43-68 yarn print specs