Hospital Bed Sheeting Polyester Fabric
Medium-weight polyester staple fiber sheeting (152 g/m²) with square weave construction, 38 ends/picks per cm, yarn number 62, designed for durable hospital bed sheets per Chapter 55 sheeting definition (b)(i). Bleached finish for medical use. HTS 5515.19.0020 as polyester staple sheeting.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If heavier weight >170 g/m²
Sheeting >170g/m² falls under general 5515.19.00.00 excluding specific heavy exclusions in note (b)(ii)
If knitted rather than woven
Knitted synthetic staple fabrics move to Chapter 60; woven stays Chapter 55
If coated with polyurethane for waterproofing
Textile fabrics coated/impregnated with plastics shift to Chapter 59
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Medical fabrics may require FDA registration; test for antimicrobial treatments affecting classification; declare exact construction to avoid reclassification as poplin/broadcloth
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