Discharge Printed Viscose Staple Sheeting Fabric from Japan
Plain weave sheeting fabric of 92% viscose staple fibers, discharge printed for bedding applications, fitting statistical note (b) specs for square construction and weight under 170 g/m² with over 33 ends/picks per cm². High artificial staple content and discharge print dictate 5516.14.00.05 classification.
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
• Measure and document thread count precisely to confirm sheeting vs printcloth per notes
• Avoid bulk packaging misdeclared as industrial; retail rolls need specific invoicing
• Test for napping if applicable, as it doesn't exclude from sheeting definition