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.

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.

5512Same rate: 47%

If specifically for men's suit linings

Apparel-specific end-use subheadings exist in 5512.9

5407.72.00Higher: 49.9% vs 47%

If filament yarn lining equivalents

Filament linings in Chapter 54

6217.90.90Lower: 32.1% vs 47%

If cut into made-up clothing accessories

Made-up textile articles shift to Chapter 62

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify 'lining quality' with low yarn number proof to stay in 'other'

Bundle only with compatible apparel components

Avoid dyeing declarations that trigger 5512.2

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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.

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.

Synthetic Cheesecloth Fabric

Lightweight plain weave polyester fabric under 170 g/m² with ≤33 ends/picks per cm, used for straining and crafts. Meets 5512.99.00.90 as other high-synthetic staple woven fabric fitting cheesecloth definition. Versatile for food processing and packaging.