Polyester Staple Fiber Sheeting Fabric from China
Unbleached plain weave sheeting fabric made from 100% polyester staple fibers, weighing 150 gsm with square construction and over 33 warp ends and filling picks per cm², average yarn number 65. Classified under HTS 5512.11.0027 as unbleached/bleached sheeting of 85%+ polyester staple fibers, meeting Chapter 55 sheeting definition for fabrics ≤170 gsm. Used for lightweight bedding and apparel linings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
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 thread count via lab tests to confirm sheeting classification under statistical note (b)(i); misclassification as poplin risks re-assessment
• Include detailed yarn specs (staple fiber content, average yarn number ≤68) and weight certification in entry docs to avoid delays