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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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