Brushed Polyester-Cotton Flannel Sheeting from China
Printed plain weave sheeting fabric over 170 g/m², napped (brushed) on both sides, mixed mainly cotton with <85% polyester staple fibers. Fits statistical note (b)(ii) for heavyweight sheeting, providing flannel-like warmth for shirts and pajamas. The nap enhances insulation and hand-feel.
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
• Conduct fiber burn tests to prove <85% synthetics; customs often challenges blend ratios
• Specify napping direction (one or both sides) in invoices to match 613 statistical suffix
• Ensure no multiple/cabled yarns used, as per sheeting exclusions in note (b)(ii)(A)