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Bleached Viscose Staple Sheeting Fabric from Japan

Plain weave sheeting fabric from bleached viscose staple fibers, square construction over 33 ends/picks per cm², fitting statistical note (b). Under HTS 5516.91.00.90 as other unbleached/bleached artificial staple fiber woven fabric. Used for bed linens and apparel.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Submit construction specs (ends/picks, yarn number) matching sheeting definition to CBP for smooth clearance

• Avoid mixing with printcloth specs, as that has separate reporting

• Certify rayon (viscose) as artificial staple fiber, not regenerated cellulose under other chapters