Polyester-Cotton Sheeting Fabric 627 from Japan
This is a plain weave sheeting fabric weighing under 170 g/m², of square construction with over 33 warp ends and picks per cm², mixed mainly with polyester staple fibers and man-made filaments, classified under HTS 5515.91.0020 as 'sheeting (627)'. It meets the statistical note definition for sheeting due to its construction and yarn specs.
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
• Verify square construction and thread count exceed 33 per cm² with lab tests to confirm sheeting classification under statistical note (b)(i)
• Provide detailed yarn composition docs showing staple fibers mixed mainly with man-made filaments to avoid reclassification
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling weight over 170 g/m², which could shift to other subheadings