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Polyester Lining Fabric

Lightweight plain weave polyester staple fabric <170 g/m², 35 ends/cm² but yarn number 70 excluding printcloth. HTS 5515.99.90 other. Standard for garment linings.

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%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

5515.99.90.05Of yarns of different colors, except blue denim or jacquard weave (218)
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5515.99.90.10Blue denim (225)
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5515.99.90.15Poplin or broadcloth (614)
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5515.99.90.20Sheeting (613)
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5515.99.90.25Printcloth (615)
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5515.99.90.30Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)
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5515.99.90.35Duck (219)
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5515.99.90.40Satin weave or twill weave (617)
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5515.99.90.45Oxford cloth (227)
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5515.99.90.90Other (220)
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Alternative Classifications

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

5407.72.00Higher: 49.9% vs 43.5%

If filament lining equivalent

Filament polyester linings in Chapter 54.

5811.00Lower: 10% vs 43.5%

If embroidered lining

Embroidered textiles to Chapter 58.

6217.10Lower: 24.6% vs 43.5%

If cut to shape for accessory parts

Made-up lining pieces as accessories in Chapter 62.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Smooth finish aids classification; declare g/m² precisely; colorfastness tests for dyeing claims

Related Products under HTS 5515.99.90

Polyester Poplin Fabric

A plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric not of square construction, weighing over 170 g/m² with yarn number above 26, classified as poplin under statistical note (a). It falls under HTS 5515.99.90 as other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers, not specifically sheeting, printcloth, or cheesecloth. Commonly used for upholstery and lightweight apparel.

Acrylic Sheeting Fabric

Plain weave acrylic staple fiber fabric over 170 g/m², square construction without multiple yarns, fitting sheeting per statistical note (b)(ii). Classified in HTS 5515.99.90 as other non-specific woven synthetic staple fabrics. Ideal for bed linens and curtains.

Polyester Printcloth Alternative

Woven polyester staple fiber fabric under 170 g/m² with 34 singles yarns/cm², average yarn 50, but includes minor cabled yarns excluding it from strict printcloth note (c). Thus, HTS 5515.99.90 as other. Used in packaging and lightweight linings.

Viscose Staple Cheesecloth-Style Fabric

Plain weave viscose staple fiber fabric under 170 g/m² with 30 warp/filling picks per cm², akin to cheesecloth note (d) but not pure cotton. HTS 5515.99.90 for other synthetic staple wovens. Applied in medical gauze and strainers.

Mixed Synthetic Satin Weave Fabric

Satin weave fabric from polyester and acrylic staple fibers, not plain weave thus outside chapter-specific notes. HTS 5515.99.90 as other woven synthetic staple fabrics. Popular for evening wear linings and decorative upholstery.

Polyester Industrial Filter Cloth

Heavy-duty plain weave polyester staple fabric over 170 g/m², not fitting poplin or sheeting due to yarn number 25. HTS 5515.99.90 other category. Designed for liquid filtration in manufacturing.