16 CFR § 501.5 - Paper table covers, bedsheets, pillowcases.

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title: "16 CFR § 501.5 - Paper table covers, bedsheets, pillowcases."
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# 501.5 Paper table covers, bedsheets, pillowcases.

Table covers, bedsheets, and pillowcases, fabricated from paper, are exempt from the requirements of § 500.12 of this chapter which specifies the expression of measurement of bidimensional commodities: *Provided,* That such commodities shall clearly present their actual length and width in terms of inches.

[35 FR 19077, Dec. 17, 1970]