Acetate Staple Polyester Printed Sheeting from Japan
This printed sheeting is a plain weave fabric with acetate staple fibers (<85%) mixed with polyester man-made filaments, square weave >33 threads/cm, weight ≤170 g/m², average yarn ≤68. Used for curtains and lightweight upholstery. Falls under 5516.24.0020 for printed sheeting (627).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit statistical note compliance affidavit for sheeting definition; test for napping if present
• Pitfall: Over 170 g/m² weight shifts out of sheeting category