Printed 65/35 Poly-Cotton Sheeting for Upholstery
65% polyester staple/35% cotton printed sheeting fabric exceeding 170 g/m², woven in plain weave meeting sheeting note (b)(ii) specs for heavy-duty use. Commonly used in furniture upholstery and automotive interiors. The printed designs enhance aesthetic appeal while maintaining durability.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If 85% or more synthetic staple fibers
Higher synthetic content (>85%) classifies under 5516, regardless of cotton mix.
If coated or laminated for textile use
Surface-treated fabrics with coating > certain thickness move to Chapter 59.
If unbleached or bleached, not printed
Printing shifts from 5211 (cotton base <85% other) to 5514 printed synthetic mixes.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct fiber analysis to confirm <85% synthetic; blends over 85% shift to 5516
• Document print process and end-use for upholstery to support classification
Related Products under HTS 5514.49.00.20
Printed Cotton-Polyester Sheeting Fabric
This woven fabric is mixed mainly with cotton and less than 85% synthetic staple fibers, weighing over 170 g/m², and classified as sheeting per statistical note (b)(ii) due to its plain weave construction and weight. It features printed patterns suitable for upholstery or heavy apparel. The 613 yarn construction ensures it meets sheeting criteria without multiple or cabled yarns.
Heavyweight Printed Poly-Cotton Bedding Sheeting
A durable printed sheeting fabric blending polyester staple fibers with cotton, over 170 g/m², designed for mattress covers and bedding. Meets sheeting definition in note (b)(ii) with plain weave, square construction equivalent, and no cabled yarns. Ideal for commercial upholstery due to its weight and print.
Floral Printed Poly-Cotton Sheeting Fabric 10 oz
10 oz/yd² (approx. 340 g/m²) printed floral sheeting of polyester staple and cotton mix (<85% synthetic), plain woven as per sheeting definition (b)(ii). Used for curtains and heavy drapery. Exceeds weight threshold and avoids excluded yarn types.
Industrial Printed Poly-Cotton Sheeting Roll Goods
Wide-width printed sheeting fabric mixing synthetic staple (<85%) mainly with cotton, >170 g/m², qualifying as sheeting under note (b)(ii) for industrial applications like tablecloths. Plain weave construction without average yarn number exclusions. Supplied in rolls for converters.