Industrial Poly-Cotton Sheeting Fabric from China
Unbleached or bleached plain weave sheeting >170 g/m² of polyester staple fibers mixed solely with cotton (<85% poly), not napped, as per HTS 5514.11.0030 and chapter statistical notes. Designed for workwear linings and protective covers.
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
• Ensure no multiple/cabled yarns in warp/filling for >170 g/m² sheeting per note (b)(ii)(A)
• Batch test for fiber ratio; common issue is inconsistent blending leading to reclassification
• Declare end-use if industrial to potentially qualify for lower duties under specific programs