Polyester Staple Fiber Sheeting Fabric from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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