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).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5402.33Lower: 18% vs 49.9%

If from high-tenacity yarn

High-tenacity polyester filament yarn fabrics classify under 5402, prior to general woven in 5407.

5407.92Lower: 24.9% vs 49.9%

If >85% but mixed with acetate

Incorporating acetate filaments shifts to other synthetic mixes in 5407.92.

5112.19Lower: 35% vs 49.9%

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

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