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Upholstery-Grade Dyed Sheeting Blend from Japan

Heavy dyed plain weave sheeting fabric >170 g/m², polyester staple (<85%) with cotton, not napped, under HTS 5514.21.00.30 as sheeting per note (b)(ii). Designed for durable furniture coverings.

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

• Specify end-use as fabric (not made-up) on entries to prevent Chapter 63 reclassification

• Check for multiple yarns; note (b)(ii)(A) excludes those with cabled yarns over 26 yarn number

• Ensure dyeing is uniform; piece-dyed proof avoids yarn-dyed subheading