Bleached Acrylic Staple Fiber Sheeting from Mexico
A plain weave bleached fabric of 100% acrylic staple fibers, 160 gsm, square construction with over 33 ends/picks per cm and yarn number 65, fitting the sheeting definition in statistical note (b)(i). Used for bedding or curtains. Falls under 5512.91.00 for its high staple fiber content and bleached finish.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document square construction metrics precisely to qualify as sheeting and prevent misclassification as poplin
• Include bleaching certificates; over-bleaching could affect whiteness standards and duty rates
• Label average yarn number to comply with sheeting specs (68 or lower)