Acrylic Sheeting Fabric for Bed Linens from Japan
This plain weave sheeting fabric, made from acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers mixed mainly with man-made filaments, weighs over 170 g/m² and meets square construction criteria with more than 33 ends and picks per cm². It is classified under HTS 5515.21.0020 due to its specific sheeting definition and fiber composition blend. Primarily used for manufacturing durable bed sheets and pillowcases.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify square construction and weight exceed 170 g/m² per statistical notes to confirm sheeting classification; obtain lab tests for fiber content
• Provide mill certificates documenting acrylic staple fibers mixed solely with man-made filaments to avoid reclassification