Polyester Staple Fiber Sheeting Fabric
This is a plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric weighing 160 g/m², of square construction with 40 warp ends and filling picks per cm, average yarn number 65, meeting the exact definition of 'sheeting' in Chapter 55 note (b)(i). It is used for bedding and apparel linings. Classified under 5515.19.0020 as other sheeting of polyester staple fibers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made from acrylic staple fibers
Chapter 55 separates by synthetic fiber type; acrylic sheeting moves to 5515.12 while polyester stays in 5515.19
If made from continuous filament polyester yarn
Filament yarn fabrics fall in Chapter 54; staple fiber woven fabrics are distinctly Chapter 55
If classified as printcloth rather than sheeting
Printcloth has specific yarn number 43-68 and width <168cm requirements per note (c); sheeting has different construction specs
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify square construction and exact thread count via lab testing to confirm sheeting classification; obtain accurate weight certificates as ≤170g/m² is critical; include textile visa if from quota countries like India or China
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