Dyed Polyester-Cotton Napped Sheeting Fabric from China
This is a plain weave woven fabric made from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing over 170 g/m², dyed, and napped on both sides, classified as sheeting under statistical note (b)(ii). It meets HTS 5514.21.00.50 due to its polyester-cotton composition (<85% polyester), weight, weave, dyeing, and napping. Commonly used for heavy-duty apparel or upholstery.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
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
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% polyester and mainly cotton mix, as required for heading 5514
• Provide mill test certificates showing weight >170 g/m², plain weave sheeting specs, dyeing, and napping to avoid misclassification