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Polyester Sheeting Fabric

Plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric of square construction, over 170 g/m², meeting sheeting definition in statistical note (b)(ii). Classified under HTS 5512.19.00.90 as other woven fabrics with 85%+ polyester staple fibers. Ideal for bed linens.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China13.6%+37.5%51.1%
🇲🇽Mexico13.6%+10.0%23.6%
🇨🇦Canada13.6%+60.0%73.6%
🇩🇪Germany13.6%—13.6%
🇯🇵Japan13.6%—13.6%

Alternative Classifications

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

5512.29.00Lower: 49.5% vs 51.1%

If acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers

Heading 5512.29 covers other synthetic staples like acrylic, not polyester-specific.

5514.12.00Higher: 52.4% vs 51.1%

If certified for industrial certification

Impregnated or coated versions classify in 5514, changing from plain woven.

6006.22Lower: 22.5% vs 51.1%

If knitted rather than woven

Knitted polyester staple fabrics fall under Chapter 60, not woven Chapter 55.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Document square construction (equal warp/fill counts) and yarn numbers to match sheeting specs

• Avoid bulk packaging misclassification; label for retail if applicable