Polychrome Acrylic Upholstery Sheeting
This is an acrylic staple fibre sheeting used for upholstery, with a square weave and a weight exceeding 170 g/m². The yarns are of different colours and the artificial staple fibre content exceeds 85% by weight. It is classified under tariff item 5516.13.00 as a woven fabric of artificial staple fibres containing 85% or more by weight of such fibres, made of yarns of different colours, despite its heavier weight.
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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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is printed rather than woven from yarns of different colours
Printed woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres are classified separately from those made of yarns of different colours.
If the artificial staple fibre content is less than 85% by weight, mixed mainly with wool or fine animal hair
Fabrics with less than 85% artificial staple fibres fall under other headings based on the predominant fibre.
If the fabric contains less than 85% artificial staple fibres and is mixed mainly with cotton
The classification shifts to the heading for artificial staple fibre fabrics mixed mainly with cotton.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• For upholstery fabrics, confirm the fabric is not coated, laminated or otherwise treated in a way that would move it to Chapter 39 or 40
• Keep records of the fibre content and yarn colour specifications to support classification under 5516.13.00
• If the fabric is cut to size and hemmed for upholstery use, it may be considered 'made up' and fall under a different chapter
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Mixed Color Rayon Broadcloth Lining
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