Medical Gown Sheeting Fabric 80/20 Cotton-Rayon
This bleached sheeting fabric weighs 130 gsm and is made from 80% cotton and 20% rayon staple fibres, with a square construction of 36 ends and picks per cm and a yarn number of 52. It is tailored for disposable medical gowns and drapes, and it falls under tariff item 5516.41.00 as a bleached woven fabric of artificial staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cotton content is 85% or more
Bleached cotton fabrics with high cotton content are classified in Chapter 52.
If the fabric is dyed
Dyed woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton are classified under this item.
If the fabric is printed
Printed woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton are classified separately.
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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
• For medical use, confirm the fabric is not coated or treated with antimicrobial agents that could change classification
• Provide the fibre content and weave specifications to CBSA
• If the fabric is cut and sewn into gowns, it may be classified as apparel under Chapter 62
Related Products under Tariff item 5516.41.00
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This is a bleached sheeting fabric for bedding, made from 68% cotton and 32% polyester staple fibres, measuring 155 cm in width. It weighs 146 g/m² and has a square plain weave construction with over 35 ends and picks per centimetre and a yarn count of 63. It is classified as wide sheeting under this tariff item.
Bleached 70/30 Cotton-Viscose Sheeting Fabric
This is a bleached sheeting fabric composed of 70% cotton and 30% viscose staple fibres, weighing 120 gsm with a square weave of 40 ends and picks per cm and an average yarn number of 60. It is used in medical garments and summer bedding due to its smooth drape, and it falls under tariff item 5516.41.00 as a bleached woven fabric of artificial staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton.
Bleached Apparel Lining Sheeting Fabric
This lightweight bleached sheeting fabric weighs 90 gsm and is made from 68% cotton and 32% polyester staple fibres, with a square plain weave of 38 ends and picks per cm and a yarn number of 65. It is used as linings in shirts and dresses for comfort, and it qualifies under tariff item 5516.41.00 as a bleached woven fabric of artificial staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton.
Bleached Cotton-Manmade Sheeting Fabric 100gsm
This plain weave sheeting fabric weighs 100 gsm and contains 70% cotton and 30% polyester staple fibres, meeting the square construction criteria with over 33 warp ends and picks per square centimetre. It is bleached and falls under tariff item 5516.41.00 as a bleached woven fabric of artificial staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton.
Bleached Cotton-Manmade Sheeting Fabric 140 GSM
This is a bleached plain weave sheeting fabric weighing 140 g/m², made from 70% cotton and 30% artificial staple fibres. It exceeds 127 cm in width and meets the sheeting definition under Chapter 55 with a square construction. It is used for bedding, linens, and similar textile applications.
Bleached Cotton-Modal Fabric
This is a bleached woven fabric composed of 70% modal staple fibres and 30% cotton, with modal being an artificial staple fibre. It falls under tariff item 5516.41.00 as a woven fabric of artificial staple fibres containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, and is unbleached or bleached.