Mattress Ticking Poly-Cotton Sheeting Dyed from Japan
Dyed poly-cotton sheeting (>170 g/m²) for mattress ticking, <85% synthetic staples chiefly mixed with cotton, square weave >33 ends/picks per cm per note (b). Classed in HTS 5514.29.0020 for sheeting specs, dyeing, and blend, providing durable encasement. Fade-resistant for long-term use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify end-use in docs but note classification by fiber/weave, not use
• Test for average yarn number 27+ if >170g to avoid note (b)(ii)(B) exclusion