Polyester Staple Fiber Sheeting Fabric from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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