Bleached Polyester-Cotton Sheeting from Germany
A plain weave sheeting fabric exceeding 170 g/m², mixed mainly with cotton and polyester staple fibers, bleached for brightness. It meets sheeting definitions but due to weight and yarn specs, fits 5514.11.00 over exclusions for multiple yarns. Used for bedding or linens.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document square construction and yarn numbers to distinguish from poplin; audits often check against statistical notes
• Include bleaching certificates to prevent downgrade to unbleached rates or reclass to Chapter 52
• Avoid bulk packaging without retail intent, as it may shift to industrial fabric codes