Industrial Polyester-Cotton 3-Twill Sheeting Alternative from China
Bleached 3-thread twill industrial fabric mixing polyester staple with cotton >170 g/m², used in machinery covers. Classed under HTS 5514.12.00 for twill, not meeting sheeting defs in notes due to weave. Robust for commercial protective uses.
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
• Differentiate from sheeting; twill excludes it per note (b), confirm via yarn count
• Bulk import only; cut pieces may be parts under different chapters
• Lab test for staple vs filament to prevent Chapter 54 errors