Modacrylic Sheeting for Curtain Panels from China
A heavyweight sheeting fabric from modacrylic staple fibers blended mainly with polyester filaments, featuring plain weave, square construction over 170 g/m², and exceeding 33 threads per cm². Falls under HTS 5515.21.0020 as defined sheeting mixed with filaments, ideal for flame-retardant curtains. Its durability suits residential window treatments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Conduct flame retardancy tests if marketed as such, as modacrylic's properties affect end-use declarations
• Ensure documentation specifies 'sheeting' per Chapter 55 notes to prevent shift to broadcloth categories