Acrylic Printcloth-Style Sheeting

This acrylic staple sheeting mimics printcloth specs but meets sheeting criteria: 145 gsm, square weave >33 singles yarns/cm, yarn 60-68 range, under HTS 5515.29.0020. Used for pre-printed apparel panels.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5515.29.00.90Same rate: 35%

If not meeting exact sheeting specs

Other woven acrylic staple fabrics outside sheeting/poplin fall into residual 5515.29.0090.

5208.32Lower: 22.5% vs 35%

If primarily cotton with minor acrylic

Cotton base with <85% synthetic blends to 5208 for plain weave cottons.

5516.12.00Higher: 49.9% vs 35%

If for retail sale as finished yardage

Bleached or colored finished fabrics for retail may go to Chapter 55 heading 5516.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm no multiple/cabled yarns via fiber analysis to avoid exclusion from sheeting definition

For printed versions, declare as greige goods if not finished to prevent Chapter 59 shift

Use statistical note (b)(i) specs in invoices to preempt customs queries on printcloth vs sheeting