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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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