Bleached Poly-Cotton Sheeting Fabric from China
A plain weave fabric weighing 190 g/m², composed of 70% cotton and 30% polyester staple fibers, bleached but not of square construction or using low yarn numbers excluded from sheeting. Classified under HTS 5514.19.90.90 for unbleached/bleached mixed fabrics over 170 g/m², other than specified types. Ideal for upholstery or apparel linings.
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
• Document bleaching process and ensure it doesn't alter classification to dyed or printed
• Measure yarn ends/picks per cm and weight precisely to exclude from sheeting definitions
• Label origin and fiber blend clearly; pitfalls include weight mismeasurement leading to under 170 g/m² claims