Synthetic Staple Sheeting for Apparel Lining from Japan
Plain weave sheeting fabric from mixed polyester/viscose staple fibers, 155 gsm, square weave 35 ends/picks cm with yarn #64. Designed for garment linings and interfaces. Meets Chapter 55 sheeting note (b)(i) for HTS 5515.99.90.20.
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
• Maintain construction records showing >33 picks/cm to differentiate from cheesecloth statistical notes
• For apparel end-use, include buyer specs confirming lining vs outer fabric classification
• Watch for multiple yarn use (folded/cabled) which excludes from sheeting per note (b)(ii)(A)