Blue Stripe Printed Sheeting from Japan
Printed plain weave sheeting of 160 gsm with 60% cotton/40% polyester, square construction, >33 ends/picks per cm, average yarn number 65, fitting sheeting note (b)(i). Features blue stripe print for shirting applications. Falls under 5516.44.0027 for printed sheeting mixed with cotton.
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
• Include mill test certificates showing gsm, construction, and yarn counts to substantiate sheeting classification
• Label as 'printed' only if color is applied post-weaving to avoid dyestuff-in-fiber disputes
• Check for napping; statistical notes allow it but document to prevent reclassification