Acrylic Staple Fiber Sheeting Fabric

This plain weave fabric, made from 85% or more acrylic staple fibers, weighs over 170 g/m² and meets sheeting criteria with square construction and more than 33 warp ends and picks per cm². It is classified under HTS 5512.29.0020 as sheeting of acrylic staple fibers per statistical note (b)(ii). Ideal for upholstery and heavy-duty linens.

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.

5515.12.00Same rate: 47%

If containing <85% acrylic staple fibers

Blends with other synthetic or non-synthetic fibers fall under other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers in 5515.

5512.19.00Higher: 48.6% vs 47%

If made from polyester or other non-acrylic synthetics

Chapter 55 separates by specific synthetic fiber type; non-acrylic staple fibers use 5512.19.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 47%

If filaments rather than staple fibers

Woven fabrics of synthetic filaments (Chapter 54) apply if continuous filaments are used instead of staple.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm 85%+ acrylic staple fibers, as blends under 85% shift to 5515

Provide weave specs (square construction, ends/picks >33/cm²) in documentation to justify sheeting classification

Avoid misclassification as printcloth by ensuring weight exceeds 170 g/m² and no print patterns

Related Products under HTS 5512.29.00.20

Modacrylic Sheeting for Upholstery

Heavyweight plain weave sheeting fabric composed of 90% modacrylic staple fibers, over 170 g/m², square construction exceeding 33 ends and picks per cm² per statistical note (b)(ii). Classified in HTS 5512.29.0020 for its high modacrylic content and sheeting structure. Used in fire-retardant upholstery applications.

Acrylic Printcloth Alternative Sheeting

This sheeting fabric of 88% acrylic staple fibers weighs 180 g/m², plain weave with square construction and >33 ends/picks per cm², qualifying under statistical note (b)(ii) despite potential printcloth resemblance. HTS 5512.29.0020 applies due to weight exceeding printcloth limit of 170 g/m². Suitable for apparel linings.

Heavy Acrylic Sheeting for Curtains

Plain weave sheeting of 100% acrylic staple fibers, 200 g/m², square construction with 40 warp ends and picks per cm², fitting statistical note (b)(ii) for HTS 5512.29.0020. Excludes cabled yarns and low yarn numbers. Designed for durable curtain backings.

Modacrylic Square Construction Sheeting

Sheeting fabric with 92% modacrylic staple fibers, plain weave over 170 g/m², precisely square construction (equal ends/picks >33/cm²) per note (b)(ii), classified HTS 5512.29.0020. Napped finish for softness in bedding applications.

Acrylic Bedding Sheeting Fabric 613

High-grammage (190 g/m²) acrylic staple fiber sheeting (613), 87% acrylic, plain weave square construction >33 ends/picks per cm² under note (b)(ii) for HTS 5512.29.0020. Specifically for mattress ticking and bedding.