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Polyester-Viscose Blend Sheeting Fabric

Plain weave sheeting fabric from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with viscose man-made filaments, square construction over 170 g/m² with yarn number above 26, excluding cabled yarns. Classified in 5515.12.00 for its synthetic staple base with filament blend, used in bedding or linens. Meets chapter definitions for sheeting excluding specified exclusions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+35.0%47%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%+10.0%22%
🇯🇵Japan12%+10.0%22%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5515.21.00Lower: 35% vs 47%

If mixed mainly with wool or fine animal hair

Heading 5515.21 specifies blends with animal fibers, shifting from man-made filaments.

5208.52.40Lower: 46.4% vs 47%

If cotton staple exceeds polyester and mixed with man-made filaments

Cotton becomes principal fiber under Chapter 52 for 5208 blends.

5513.19.00Higher: 49.9% vs 47%

If unbleached or bleached without filament mix

Pure polyester staple place mats or similar in 5513; filament blend changes to 5515.12.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document square construction with over 33 ends/picks per cm² and lab fiber analysis for compliance

Avoid pitfalls by confirming no multiple/cabled yarns if over 170 g/m² to stay in sheeting category

Include end-use certificates if for retail bedding to prevent reclassification as industrial

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