Printed Cotton-Viscose Sheeting Fabric from Japan
A square construction printed sheeting fabric with 70% cotton and 30% viscose staple fibers, 160 gsm, ideal for bed linens. Classified under HTS 5516.44.00 for printed wovens with <85% artificial staple mixed with cotton. Meets sheeting definition with >33 ends/picks per cm.
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 square construction and pick count (>33/cm) to qualify as sheeting under statistical notes
• Include printing process certification; reactive prints common for cotton blends
• Avoid bulk packaging misclassification; retail-wound rolls stay in 5516