Combed Fine Animal Hair-Synthetic Sheeting from China
A combed square construction sheeting fabric weighing 160 g/m² with >33 ends/picks per cm, blended 38% cashmere (fine animal hair) and 62% polyester staple fibers. Classified under HTS 5515.99.05.20 for its synthetic base, high fine hair content, and combed finish. Ideal for luxury bedding and apparel linings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
62.5%
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
• Provide weave specs (ends/picks, yarn number) in commercial invoice to justify sheeting definition
• Differentiate fine hair via origin certificates for duty preference claims
• Avoid bulk packaging that might imply industrial use under different provisions