Polyester-Viscose Rayon Sheeting Fabric from Japan
This plain weave sheeting fabric is made mainly from polyester staple fibers mixed with viscose rayon staple fibers, weighing under 170 g/m² with square construction and over 33 warp ends and picks per cm². It meets Chapter 55 statistical note (b)(i) for sheeting due to its precise weave density and yarn number under 68. Commonly used for lightweight apparel linings and bedding.
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
• Verify square construction and exact warp/pick counts per statistical note (b) to avoid misclassification as printcloth; provide lab test reports for fiber content (polyester main with viscose rayon); ensure width documentation as sheeting often under 168 cm