Dyed Cotton-Polyester Sheeting Fabric from Japan
This plain weave fabric weighs 160 gsm, contains 60% cotton and 40% polyester staple fibers, mixed mainly with cotton, and meets sheeting criteria with square construction and over 33 warp ends per cm. It is dyed evenly for uniform color. Classified under 5516.42.00.27 as dyed sheeting of artificial staple fibers less than 85% mixed mainly with cotton.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% artificial staple and mainly cotton mix per statistical notes
• Provide weave specs (gsm, ends/picks per cm, yarn number) in documentation to prove 'sheeting' classification
• Avoid mislabeling as printcloth; ensure no print patterns and meets square construction over 33 ends/cm