Polyester Staple Sheeting Fabric for Bed Linens
Polyester staple sheeting fabric for bed linens, a plain-weave fabric of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly with man-made filaments, weighing over 170 g/m² with more than 33 ends and picks per cm. Its square construction and durable weave make it suitable for bedding applications.
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 |
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May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 5515120000; Equal To 5515120000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed with fibres other than man-made filaments
This subheading covers other polyester staple fibre fabrics with different fibre blends.
If the fabric is made up into bed linen (e.g., hemmed sheets or pillowcases)
Made-up bed linen is classified in Chapter 63, not as fabric in Chapter 55.
If the fabric is made wholly of polyester filaments
All-filament polyester fabrics belong in Chapter 54.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the fabric exceeds 170 g/m² and has a square construction (similar ends and picks per cm) to match the tariff item's description
• For bed linens, ensure the fabric is imported in the piece (not made up into sheets or pillowcases), as made-up articles fall under Chapter 63
• Keep records of the fibre blend percentages to demonstrate polyester staple predominance
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