Bleached Polyester Craft Fabric
This is a light, bleached cheesecloth-style fabric woven from polyester staple fibres (85% or more by weight) with a loose, low-density construction intended for craft and DIY applications such as quilting and decorations. Since it is bleached and not dyed or printed, and contains at least 85% polyester staple fibres, it is classified under tariff item 5512.11.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is dyed or printed
Dyed or printed versions of polyester staple fabrics with 85% or more polyester are classified under this item.
If the fabric contains less than 85% polyester and includes viscose rayon staple fibres
Fabrics of artificial staple fibres with a polyester component below 85% may fall under heading 55.16.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the polyester staple fibre content is 85% or more by weight; if it drops below this threshold, classification changes
• Keep commercial documents showing the fabric is bleached, not dyed or printed
• If the fabric is sold in cut pieces for crafting rather than in rolls, confirm it is not 'made up' within the meaning of Section XI Note 7
Related Products under Tariff item 5512.11.00
615-Type Polyester Staple Printcloth Roll
Industrial-grade 615 printcloth made from 88% polyester staple fibres, unbleached, plain weave with 40 singles yarns per cm, yarn number 55, square construction under 170 gsm. This fabric is used for printing applications. It is classified under tariff item 5512.11.00 as unbleached fabric, though it may be considered printcloth rather than sheeting.
Apparel Grade Unbleached Polyester Poplin
Apparel grade unbleached polyester poplin, a plain weave fabric with 85% polyester staple fibres. It meets the poplin weave exclusions and is suitable for apparel applications, fitting the unbleached category of this tariff item.
Bleached Broadcloth Polyester 85% Fabric
Bleached broadcloth polyester fabric, a plain weave with exactly 85% polyester staple fibres. It excludes light and low-density types, making it suitable for workwear, and fits the bleached category of this tariff item.
Bleached Industrial Polyester Sheeting 310 cm Wide
This is a bleached polyester staple sheeting fabric weighing 155 g/m², with a square plain weave construction of more than 33 threads per centimetre and a width of 310 cm. Since it is bleached, contains 85% or more polyester staple fibres, and exceeds 254 cm in width, it is classified under tariff item 5512.11.00 as sheeting.
Bleached Polyester Bedding Sheeting
Bleached polyester bedding sheeting, a square-construction woven fabric made from 85% or more polyester staple fibres. It is bleached and intended for use in mattress covers and pillowcases, meeting the specifications for sheeting under this tariff item.
Bleached Polyester Broadcloth 200 g/m²
Bleached polyester broadcloth, a plain weave fabric made from 88% polyester staple fibres. It has an average yarn number above 26 and a non-square construction weighing over 170 g/m², fitting the broadcloth criteria for this tariff item.