Industrial Polyester Filter Fabric

Plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric, lightweight with open construction not cheesecloth but 'other' under 5515.19.00, used in industrial filtration excluding specific statistical types.

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.

5911.40.01.00Lower: 43% vs 47%

If specifically for straining/filtering

Textile products of heading 5911 for industrial uses like filters.

5513.19.00Higher: 49.9% vs 47%

If unbleached or bleached

Processing state (bleached/unbleached) may align with 5513 for polyester-cotton.

3921.90Lower: 14.8% vs 47%

If plastic-coated for durability

Coated synthetic fabrics often go to Chapter 39 plastics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide technical specs showing weave density to differentiate from cheesecloth

Declare as greige (unbleached) if applicable; processing affects duty

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Polyester Poplin Fabric

A plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric not of square construction, weighing over 170 g/m² with average yarn number above 26, classified as 'poplin or broadcloth' under statistical note (a). It falls under HTS 5515.19.00 as other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers, distinct from specified types like sheeting or printcloth.

Polyester Cheesecloth Fabric

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Polyester Printcloth Alternative Fabric

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Heavyweight Polyester Sheeting Fabric

Polyester staple fiber plain weave fabric over 170 g/m², not meeting sheeting exclusions like multiple yarns or low yarn number in note (b)(ii). HTS 5515.19.00 covers this 'other' category for upholstery or bedding uses.

Polyester Staple Lining Fabric

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Polyester Staple Upholstery Fabric

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