Flax-Cotton-Polyester Sheeting Fabric from China
Woven sheeting fabric containing less than 85% flax with cotton and polyester, meeting square construction specs of over 33 warp ends and picks per sq cm under 200 gsm. Classified under 5309.29.30.60 due to flax dominance with cotton/man-made mix and sheeting weave per Chapter 53 notes. Used for apparel linings and lightweight bedding.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify square construction and yarn counts match sheeting definition to avoid reclassification; provide lab tests for fiber content under 85% flax; watch man-made restraints quota (category 613)