Unbleached Viscose Sheeting 613 for Bedding from Japan
Unbleached plain weave sheeting fabric from viscose staple fibers, meeting 613 specs with 68 average yarn number, square weave, and >33 threads per sq cm under 170 gsm. Used primarily for mattress ticking and economical bed sheets. Falls under HTS 5516.91.0020 as unbleached sheeting of artificial staple fibers per statistical note (b)(i).
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
• Submit detailed weave analysis reports confirming plain weave and square construction for sheeting eligibility
• Label as 'unbleached' accurately; any optical brighteners may reclassify to dyed category