Modacrylic Sheeting for Upholstery from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
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
• 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