Synthetic Staple Sheeting for Apparel Lining
Plain weave sheeting fabric from mixed polyester/viscose staple fibers, 155 gsm, square weave 35 ends/picks cm with yarn #64. Designed for garment linings and interfaces. Meets Chapter 55 sheeting note (b)(i) for HTS 5515.99.90.20.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If printed (not plain dyed/bleached)
Printed fabrics have separate subheading 5515.99.40 regardless of sheeting construction.
If warp pile construction rather than plain weave
Pile/terry weave fabrics classified under Chapter 58, not plain weave Chapter 55.
If made from staple fibers of different material blends
Certain artificial staple blends like acetate fall under 5512 vs synthetic 5515.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain construction records showing >33 picks/cm to differentiate from cheesecloth statistical notes
• For apparel end-use, include buyer specs confirming lining vs outer fabric classification
• Watch for multiple yarn use (folded/cabled) which excludes from sheeting per note (b)(ii)(A)
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This plain weave polyester fabric weighs 150 gsm, features square construction with 40 warp ends and picks per cm using yarn number 65, qualifying as 'sheeting' per statistical note (b)(i) for Chapter 55. It's ideal for lightweight bedding and apparel linings. Classified under HTS 5515.99.90.20 as other woven synthetic staple fiber sheeting.
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Napped Polyester Sheeting Fabric
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