Rainbow Polyester Sheeting Fabric

Plain weave polyester staple fiber sheeting with multi-color yarns, qualifying under statistical note (b) for square construction over 33 ends/picks per cm² and appropriate weights/yarn numbers, excluding printcloth. Classified in HTS 5515.99.90.05 as other wovens of different color yarns, not denim/jacquard. Suitable for bed linens.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+35.0%43.5%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪Germany8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇯🇵Japan8.5%+10.0%18.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5515.99.10Higher: 47% vs 43.5%

If jacquard weave despite multi-color yarns

Jacquard exclusion in 5515.99.90 specifically routes to earlier subheading 5515.99.10.

5208.32.40Higher: 44.7% vs 43.5%

If made from cotton staple fibers instead of synthetic

Cotton wovens including sheeting are in Chapter 52, differentiated by fiber base.

5516.42.00Higher: 47% vs 43.5%

If sold as printed sheeting for retail

Fabrics printed for retail sale are directed to Chapter 55 note 4 headings like 5516.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit construction specs (ends/picks per cm², yarn number) to prove sheeting per note (b) and avoid printcloth misclassification

Declare exact weight per m² as it affects note applicability and potential duty brackets

Use AATA rulings for similar multi-color sheetings to preempt CBP challenges

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Variegated Acrylic Broadcloth

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Mixed Color Polyester Printcloth Alternative

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Polychrome Acrylic Cheesecloth Substitute

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Striped Polyester-Cotton Blend Poplin

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Tie-Dye Effect Polyester Sheeting

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