Rainbow Stripe Polyester Fabric
Rainbow Stripe Polyester Fabric is a woven fabric composed of 88% polyester staple fibres, featuring rainbow-coloured stripe yarns in a plain weave construction. It is neither jacquard nor denim, and its high polyester content qualifies it for classification under tariff item 5512.19.00.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is unbleached or bleached
Unbleached or bleached woven fabrics of polyester staple fibres are classified under this heading.
If the fabric contains less than 85% polyester but more than 85% synthetic staple fibres overall
Fabrics with a majority of other synthetic staple fibres fall under this heading.
If the polyester staple fibre content is less than 85% by weight
Fabrics of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly with viscose rayon staple fibres are classified here.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric contains 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres to qualify for this tariff item
• Provide a laboratory test report or manufacturer's specification sheet confirming fibre content when clearing customs
• Verify whether the fabric is considered 'made up' under Section XI Note 7, which would affect classification
Related Products under Tariff item 5512.19.00
Blue Polyester Denim Fabric for Jeans
Blue Polyester Denim Fabric for Jeans is a woven blue denim fabric made from 100% polyester staple fibres, weighing over 170 g/m² with a twill weave that mimics traditional cotton denim. It contains 85% or more polyester staple fibres, qualifying it for tariff item 5512.19.00.
Blue Polyester Denim Poplin Blend
Blue Polyester Denim Poplin Blend is a woven blue fabric resembling denim but with poplin characteristics, made from 86% polyester staple fibres for shirting applications. Its weave nears plain construction, and the high polyester content places it under tariff item 5512.19.00.
Commercial Bedding Polyester Sheeting
This is a durable commercial sheeting fabric made from 90% or more polyester staple fibres, with a plain weave construction and a weight exceeding 170 g/m². It has a square construction with more than 33 threads per cm² and an average yarn number of 29, excluding cabled yarns. Designed for hotel and commercial use, it is classified under this tariff item.
DYED Polyester Broadcloth for Curtains
DYED Polyester Broadcloth for Curtains is a dyed broadcloth made from 100% polyester staple fibres, weighing 165 g/m² with a plain weave and non-square construction. It is used for curtain panels and qualifies for tariff item 5512.19.00 due to its high polyester content.
Earth Tone Polyester Twill Alternative
Earth tone polyester twill alternative is a twill-weave fabric made from 87% polyester staple fibres, featuring yarns of different colours. It is used for upholstery. The colour variation in the yarns distinguishes it from plain dyed fabrics, and it is classified as 'other' under this tariff item.
Extra-Wide Polyester Sheeting for Upholstery 290 cm
This is an extra-wide woven sheeting fabric made entirely from polyester staple fibres, with a plain weave construction and a weight exceeding 170 g/m². It has a square construction with a dense thread count and a width of 290 cm, making it suitable for furniture upholstery. It is classified under this tariff item as a woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres, other than those specified elsewhere.