40s Yarn Dyed Poly-Cotton Sheeting from Japan
Woven sheeting fabric using 40s average yarn number, 70% cotton/30% polyester, 150 gsm, square weave with 40 ends and picks per cm, piece-dyed for apparel lining. Meets Chapter 55 sheeting definition (b)(i) under 170 gsm. HTS 5516.42.00.27 applies to this dyed, cotton-main mix.
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
• Document yarn number (68 or lower) and exact weave density to distinguish from poplin/broadcloth exclusions
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'sheeting' and dyeing process to prevent reclassification