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
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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