Bleached Mixed-Fiber Sheeting for Mattress Ticking from China
Bleached heavy sheeting fabric over 170 g/m² from <85% synthetic staple (viscose) and cotton, square plain weave per note definitions. HTS 5514.19.90.20 for unbleached/bleached sheeting (613). Used as ticking for mattress covers and box springs.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify compliance with ticking standards (e.g
• fire codes) but classify by fiber/weave primarily
• Document width <168 cm if applicable, though not restrictive for heavy sheeting
• Avoid printcloth confusion—confirm >170 g/m² and no 43-68 yarn print specs