Polyester Sheeting 613 Grey Goods from Japan
Grey (unbleached) polyester staple fiber sheeting fabric type 613, plain woven with >33 singles yarns per sq cm, square construction, and under 170 gsm per statistical note (b)(i). Primarily exported as greige goods for further processing into linens. HTS 5516.91.0020 covers this unprocessed sheeting state.
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
• Use 'greige' or 'unbleached' terminology consistently on docs to match HTS unbleached provision
• Provide construction blueprints showing warp/fill counts for CBP verification
• Watch for contamination; any dyeing in transit can trigger reclassification and penalties