Acrylic Blend Sheeting for Bed Linens from Japan
A 160 gsm plain weave fabric blending acrylic and polyester staple fibers, with 38 ends/picks per cm and yarn number 62, meeting sheeting definition (b)(i). Used primarily for budget bed sheets and pillowcases. Falls under 5515.99.90.20 as other synthetic staple sheeting.
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
• Conduct fiber content analysis to ensure <85% single fiber type, keeping it in 'other' vs specific fiber subheadings
• Include commercial invoices specifying 'sheeting 613' and construction details to match statistical note requirements
• Avoid bulk packaging over 100m rolls; CBP often audits for retail vs industrial end-use misdeclaration