Dyed Polyester-Cotton Napped Sheeting Fabric from Japan
This is a plain weave woven fabric made from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing over 170 g/m², dyed, and napped on both sides, classified as sheeting under statistical note (b)(ii). It meets HTS 5514.21.00.50 due to its polyester-cotton composition (<85% polyester), weight, weave, dyeing, and napping. Commonly used for heavy-duty apparel or upholstery.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
24.9%
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
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% polyester and mainly cotton mix, as required for heading 5514
• Provide mill test certificates showing weight >170 g/m², plain weave sheeting specs, dyeing, and napping to avoid misclassification