Bleached Acrylic Sheeting Fabric

A square construction plain weave fabric over 170 g/m², made from 85%+ acrylic staple fibers, bleached for brightness, used in bedding and linings. It fits sheeting definition excluding multiple yarns or non-square builds. Falls under 5512.21.00 for its acrylic dominance and bleached finish.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+35.0%47%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%+10.0%22%
🇯🇵Japan12%+10.0%22%

Alternative Classifications

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

5512.29.00Same rate: 47%

If printed after bleaching

Printed sheeting shifts to 5512.29.00, as printcloth notes specify separate treatment.

5513.21.00Lower: 24.9% vs 47%

If containing 85%+ polyester staple fibers

Polyester-dominant staple fabrics use 5513.21.00 instead of acrylic-specific 5512.

5212.12Lower: 17.8% vs 47%

If primarily cotton with minor synthetic

Cotton base with <85% synthetics classifies in Chapter 52 woven cottons.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document square construction (equal warp/fill picks) and weight to prove sheeting status per statistical notes

Include bleaching process certificates to differentiate from unbleached under same heading

Watch for printcloth confusion; ensure specs exceed 33 picks/cm if under 170 g/m²

Related Products under HTS 5512.21.00

Unbleached Acrylic Poplin Fabric

This plain weave fabric, containing over 85% acrylic staple fibers, is unbleached and meets poplin specifications with non-square construction and weight over 170 g/m² using yarns finer than average number 26. It is used for upholstery and lightweight apparel. Classified under 5512.21.00 due to its high acrylic content and unbleached state.

Unbleached Acrylic Printcloth

Plain weave under 170 g/m² with 43-68 yarn numbers, over 33 singles yarns/cm², square construction, 85%+ acrylic staple, unbleached for printing prep. Ideal for apparel graphics. Under 5512.21.00 as unbleached high-acrylic staple fabric.

Bleached Modacrylic Cheesecloth

Lightweight plain weave under 170 g/m² with ≤33 warp/fill picks/cm, 85%+ modacrylic staple fibers, bleached, used for filtration and crafts. Matches cheesecloth per note (d). Classified in 5512.21.00 for modacrylic unbleached/bleached state.

Unbleached Acrylic Broadcloth

Plain weave non-square fabric, 85%+ acrylic staple, unbleached, not meeting excluded low-density or coarse yarn specs. Suited for shirting and drapes. HTS 5512.21.00 covers this high-acrylic unbleached woven.

Bleached High-Density Acrylic Sheeting

Bleached square weave >33 picks/cm, ≤170 g/m², yarn ≤68, 85% acrylic staple, excluding printcloth. For institutional linens. 5512.21.00 for bleached acrylic staple fabric.

Unbleached Modacrylic Filter Cloth

Unbleached plain weave cheesecloth-style, 85%+ modacrylic, low picks for permeability, industrial filtering. Per note (d). Under 5512.21.00 as unbleached modacrylic staple.