Upholstery Backing Sheeting Fabric

Durable polyester staple sheeting (162 g/m²), square weave construction 41 warp/filling per cm, yarn number 60, used as backing for upholstery fabrics meeting precise Chapter 55 sheeting criteria (b)(i). For furniture manufacturing.

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.

5515.11.00Higher: 49.9% vs 47%

If single colors dyed before weaving

Yarn-dyed fabrics have separate subheading 5515.11; piece dyed go to 5516

5407.72.00Higher: 49.9% vs 47%

If filament polyester construction

Chapter 54 for synthetic filament woven; Chapter 55 strictly staple fiber

5903.20Lower: 12.7% vs 47%

If laminated with PVC sheeting

Laminated textile-plastics combinations classified in Chapter 59

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Import Tips & Compliance

Backing fabrics sold with face fabric risk set classification under GRI 3; declare width accurately; test for square construction vs poplin exclusion

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