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.

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.

5514.42.00Higher: 49.9% vs 47%

If printed or dyed in specific patterns

Printed woven fabrics of acrylic staple fibers are classified separately in 5514.

6006.34.00Lower: 45% vs 47%

If knitted rather than woven

Knitted or crocheted fabrics of acrylic fibers fall under Chapter 60.

5903.90.25Lower: 42.5% vs 47%

If coated or laminated for textile use

Textile fabrics coated with plastics shift to Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include flame retardancy certifications if marketed as such, but ensure classification based on fiber/weave not end-use

Document average yarn number to exclude lower-number exclusions in sheeting definition

Check for napping; allowed in sheeting but confirm it doesn't alter plain weave classification

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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.

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Modacrylic Square Construction Sheeting

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