Polyester-Viscose Sheeting Fabric from Japan
A square construction plain weave fabric weighing under 170 g/m² with over 33 ends/picks per cm² and yarn number 68 or lower, composed mainly of polyester staple fibers blended with viscose rayon. Classified under HTS 5515.11.00 for its synthetic staple fiber composition and weave type per Chapter 55 note (b). Ideal for bed linens and apparel linings.
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
• Document square construction metrics (ends/picks per cm²) precisely to meet sheeting definition in statistical note (b)
• Include grammage certificates showing ≤170 g/m² to distinguish from heavier fabrics
• Avoid napping if intending printcloth classification, as it alters eligibility under notes