Bleached Acrylic Staple Fiber Utility Fabric
This is a bleached plain weave fabric made from 90% acrylic staple fibres, an artificial textile material. It is classified under this tariff item because it contains 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres and is bleached. The fabric does not meet the specific definitions of poplin, sheeting, printcloth, or cheesecloth, so it is classified as 'other' within this subheading, making it versatile for industrial wipes and linings.
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 a single uniform colour
Dyed woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres are classified under this subheading.
If the fabric contains yarns of different colours
Woven fabrics with yarns of different colours fall under this subheading.
If the fabric is printed
Printed woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres are classified under this subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the acrylic staple fibre content is at least 85% by weight and that the fabric is bleached
• Maintain documentation showing the fabric does not meet the definitions of other specific woven fabric types (e.g
• poplin, sheeting) to support classification as 'other'
• If the fabric is coated or impregnated with plastics or rubber, it may be classified in Chapter 39 or 40 instead
Related Products under Tariff item 5516.11.00
Bleached Acrylic Broadcloth Lining
Bleached acrylic broadcloth for garment linings, a plain weave fabric with a non-square construction. It contains 89% acrylic staple fibres, exceeding the 85% threshold for artificial staple fibre content. This fabric is unbleached or bleached, falling under tariff item 5516.11.00.
Bleached Acrylic Cheesecloth Gauze
Bleached acrylic cheesecloth for crafts, a low-density plain weave fabric with a loose construction. It is made from acrylic staple fibres and has a low thread count, typical of cheesecloth. This fabric is bleached and contains over 85% artificial staple fibres, placing it under tariff item 5516.11.00.
Bleached Acrylic Poplin Variant
This is a bleached poplin weave fabric made from acrylic staple fibres, an artificial textile material. It is classified under this tariff item because it contains 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres and is bleached. The poplin weave is characterized by a plain weave with a higher thread count in the warp than the weft, giving it a distinctive ribbed texture.
Bleached Acrylic Staple Cheesecloth Fabric
Low-density plain weave bleached acrylic staple fabric weighing 170 g/m² or less, with 33 or fewer ends and picks per cm, qualifying as cheesecloth. It contains 85% or more acrylic staple fibres and is used for filtration and crafts. This fabric falls under tariff item 5516.11.00.
Bleached Cheesecloth-Style Viscose Staple Fabric
A lightweight plain weave bleached viscose staple fibre fabric weighing 170 g/m² or less, with 33 or fewer ends and picks per cm². Containing over 85% artificial staple fibres, it meets the cheesecloth definition and is used in medical applications.
Bleached High-Count Viscose Staple Poplin
Bleached viscose staple poplin for shirting, a plain weave fabric with a non-square construction. It contains 92% viscose staple fibres, exceeding the 85% threshold for artificial staple fibre content. This fabric is bleached and falls under tariff item 5516.11.00.