Heavyweight Poly-Cotton Dyed Sheeting Fabric from Japan
A dyed plain weave sheeting fabric from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, exceeding 170 g/m². Classified under HTS 5514.23.00 due to <85% polyester, cotton mix, dyed, and sheeting specs (square construction excluded by weight and yarn criteria). Ideal for upholstery and heavy apparel.
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
• Submit detailed construction specs (warp/filling picks, yarn number) to prove sheeting exclusion for weights >170 g/m²
• Label with exact gsm and fiber breakdown; common pitfall is under-declaring weight leading to lighter fabric headings
• Use ISO-certified dyeing certs to confirm even coloration across the fabric