Ne 70/1 Polyester-Cotton Blend Yarn for Sheeting from China
Ultra-fine yarn (Ne 70/1, exceeding 52 nm) combining polyester staple with mainly cotton, for square construction sheeting fabrics as defined in notes. Under HTS 5509.53.00.60 for synthetic staple polyester-cotton mixes not retail-packed. Used in bed linens for durability.
Duty Rate — China → United States
50.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide square construction specs if end-use is sheeting; ensure staple fiber verification
• Pitfall: classifying as 100% cotton if blend ratio undocumented