Bleached Polyester Sheeting Fabric from China
A square construction plain weave polyester fabric weighing 160 gsm, with over 33 ends and picks per cm and average yarn number 65, qualifying as 'sheeting' under note (b)(i). Bleached but not dyed, it falls under HTS 5512.91.00.90 for unbleached or bleached woven synthetic staple fabrics (85%+). Ideal for bed linens and curtains.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Document bleaching process without dyes; chemical analysis prevents misclassification as 'dyed'
• Include construction specs (ends/picks, yarn number) in invoices to match sheeting definition
• Watch for napping, as it doesn't exclude classification but must be noted for quality claims