Modal Sheeting Fabric 613 Unbleached from Japan
Unbleached modal (high-wet-modulus rayon) staple fiber sheeting 613, plain weave with square specs, 68 yarn number, lightweight at 160 gsm. Used in eco-friendly bedding and upholstery bases. HTS 5516.91.0020 for unbleached artificial staple sheeting per chapter notes.
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
• Modal requires chemical analysis to distinguish from cotton; include lab reports
• Ensure no finishing oils that mimic bleaching, which could alter classification