Industrial Polyester Filter Cloth

Custom plain weave polyester staple fabric >170 g/m², not fitting poplin/sheeting due to yarn structure, for filtration. Classified 5512.99.00.90 as residual other woven high-synthetic staple. Used in water treatment and mining.

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.

5911.40.01.00Lower: 43% vs 47%

If specifically for industrial filtration machinery

Textile fabrics for technical machinery uses in 5911

5516.41.00Higher: 49.9% vs 47%

If narrow (<30 cm) woven tape

Narrow woven fabrics classified by width in 5516

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 47%

If further processed into plastic composites

Composite plastic articles incorporating textiles go to Chapter 39

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Provide end-use affidavits for industrial to differentiate from apparel fabrics

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Related Products under HTS 5512.99.00.90

Polyester Poplin Fabric

A plain weave polyester fabric not of square construction, weighing over 170 g/m² with fine yarn count, used for shirts and blouses. Classified under 5512.99.00.90 as it contains over 85% synthetic staple fibers and fits the poplin definition excluding specified low-density or coarse yarn types. Ideal for lightweight apparel and linings.

Polyester Printcloth Alternative Fabric

Plain weave under 170 g/m² with >33 singles yarns/cm, average 43-68 yarn number, but combed or >168 cm wide, excluding strict printcloth. Under 5512.99.00.90 for residual other woven synthetic staple fabrics. Used in apparel printing prep.

Polyester Lining Fabric

Lightweight plain weave under 170 g/m², >33 ends/picks but yarn <43, excluding printcloth, for garment linings. Under 5512.99.00.90 for other synthetic staple woven types. Smooth finish for jackets and dresses.

Specialty Polyester Scrim Fabric

Open plain weave <170 g/m², ≤33 ends/picks like cheesecloth but custom count, for reinforcement. 5512.99.00.90 other category. Used in composites.

Custom Polyester Interlining

Fused plain weave >170 g/m² not fitting defined types, for shirt collars. 5512.99.00.90 residual. Garment stiffener.

100% Polyester Sheeting Fabric

Plain weave fabric over 170 g/m² of square construction with over 33 ends/picks per cm, excluding multiple yarns, used for bed linens. Falls under 5512.99.00.90 for high synthetic staple fiber content and matching sheeting criteria without printcloth traits. Common in hospitality bedding.