Industrial Polyester Sheeting Fabric from China
Plain weave industrial-grade sheeting of 92% polyester staple fibers, >170 g/m², square weave >33 threads/cm², yarn number 28+, compliant with sheeting note (b)(ii) exclusions for multiple yarns. Used in protective covers, tarps, and machinery enclosures under HTS 5512.19.0027.
Duty Rate — China → United States
51.1%
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
• Classify based on objective weave specs, not end-use; include construction affidavits to defend against industrial vs retail challenges
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain polyester staple fabrics from Asia; check Commerce scope rulings
• Bundle with commercial invoice detailing yarn count and no cabled yarns to preempt CBP queries