Dyed Cotton-Polyester Sheeting Fabric from Japan
This plain weave fabric weighs 150 gsm, features square construction with 40 warp ends and picks per cm using average yarn number 65, mixed mainly with polyester filaments and less than 85% artificial staple fibers. It qualifies as 'sheeting' per statistical note (b)(i) and is dyed evenly for uniform color. Classified under 5516.22.0020 due to its specific construction and fiber mix.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify square construction and yarn counts meet sheeting definition to avoid reclassification; provide lab tests for fiber content <85% artificial staples; ensure dyeing process documentation for uniform color claims