Bleached Poly-Cotton Sheeting for Upholstery from Mexico
A bleached, plain weave sheeting fabric over 170 g/m² with polyester staple fibers under 85% mixed solely with cotton, not napped, matching HTS 5514.11.0030 criteria excluding printcloth or low-density types. Ideal for heavy-duty upholstery in furniture manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
24.9%
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
Import Tips
• Conduct weave analysis to confirm square construction and >33 warp/filling picks per cm per statistical notes to prevent duty disputes
• Label rolls with exact weight, fiber breakdown, and bleaching status; pitfalls include incomplete mill test reports
• Declare as greige if partially processed to avoid higher duties on finished dyed goods