Polyester-Cotton Dyed Sheeting Fabric from Japan
A plain weave woven fabric exceeding 170 g/m², dyed, made from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton (less than 85% polyester), classified as sheeting under statistical note (b)(ii) due to its weight and construction. It meets the criteria for not napped sheeting in HTS 5514.21.00.30.
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
• Verify fabric weight exceeds 170 g/m² and confirm polyester staple fiber content is under 85% with cotton via lab testing for accurate classification
• Provide mill test certificates and dyeing process documentation to prove 'dyed' status and avoid reclassification as unbleached
• Ensure plain weave construction matches sheeting definition; common pitfall is mislabeling napped variants under different subheadings