Polyester-Viscose Blend Sheeting Fabric from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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