Lightweight Polyester Sheeting Alternative
This 85% textured polyester woven fabric at 160 g/m² is unbleached, classified as 'other' in HTS 5407.51.0040 because it falls outside strict sheeting definitions (e.g., not >33 ends/picks or combed) per statistical note (d).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from high-tenacity yarn
High-tenacity polyester filament yarn fabrics classify under 5402, prior to general woven in 5407.
If >85% but mixed with acetate
Incorporating acetate filaments shifts to other synthetic mixes in 5407.92.
If woven with wool blend exceeding limits
Blends with wool or fine animal hair over certain % move to Chapter 51 man-made mixes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document yarn number (68 or lower) and ends/picks per cm to distinguish from printcloth exclusions
• Obtain pre-shipment CBP ruling for borderline weave classifications
Related Products under HTS 5407.51.00.40
Textured Polyester Scarf Base Fabric
Lightweight 100 g/m² unbleached textured polyester filament weave, HTS 5407.51.0040 as other fabric meeting weight and composition, used pre-printing for scarves.
Industrial Polyester Filter Media
Unbleached 170 g/m² textured polyester fabric for filters, HTS 5407.51.0040 'other' woven, flat weave not exceeding twist or poplin specs.
Textured Polyester Poplin Fabric
This unbleached woven fabric consists of 85% or more textured polyester filaments, weighing under 170 g/m², classified under HTS 5407.51.0040 due to its poplin weave structure and specific weight limits per chapter notes. It's commonly used for lightweight apparel linings and blouses.
Bleached Textured Polyester Broadcloth
A bleached plain weave broadcloth made from 90% textured polyester filaments, under 170 g/m², fitting HTS 5407.51.0040 as it meets the 'other' category excluding specific sheeting or printcloth per statistical notes. Ideal for shirt collars and casual wear.
Unbleached Polyester Lining Fabric
Unbleached 100% textured polyester filament fabric, 120 g/m², woven for garment linings under HTS 5407.51.0040 as 'other' woven fabric meeting 85%+ polyester and weight specs, not qualifying as poplin or sheeting.
Textured Polyester Blouse Material
Bleached textured polyester fabric, 95% polyester filaments, 140 g/m² plain weave, HTS 5407.51.0040 'other' category as it doesn't meet poplin exclusions or printcloth singles yarn counts from statistical notes.