Polyester-Cotton Napped Sheeting Fabric from China
This is a plain weave fabric weighing over 170 g/m², made from less than 85% polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, and napped for a soft texture. It qualifies as 'sheeting' under statistical note (b)(ii) due to its weight, plain weave, and square construction characteristics. Commonly used for heavy-duty bedding or upholstery.
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
• Verify exact fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% polyester mix; ensure documentation proves 'sheeting' specs like square construction
• Watch for misclassification as poplin if not square weave