Cotton-Viscose Multi-Color Sheeting Fabric from Japan
A wide (over 127 cm) plain weave sheeting fabric mixing 70% cotton and 30% viscose staple fibers, using yarns of different colors. It qualifies as 'sheeting' per statistical note (b) due to square construction, weight under 170 g/m², and >33 ends/picks per cm with average yarn number ≤68. Ideal for bedding and curtains.
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 weave construction and yarn counts to prove 'sheeting' status; provide GSM certificates
• Avoid pitfalls by distinguishing from printcloth, which requires specific yarn number 43-68 range