Bleached Poly-Cotton Sheeting Fabric 220 g/m² from Japan
A plain weave sheeting fabric blending 70% cotton with 30% polyester staple fibers, bleached and weighing 220 g/m². Classified under HTS 5514.19.90 due to <85% synthetics mixed mainly with cotton, over 170 g/m², and not qualifying as excluded heavy sheeting types with low yarn numbers. Ideal for upholstery or workwear.
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
• Include bleaching process documentation to stay in unbleached/bleached subheading; over-processing risks 5514.21 classification
• Check square construction and yarn counts against statistical notes to prevent disputes over sheeting definition
• Label rolls with exact width, weight, and composition for CBP verification at entry