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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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