Bleached Viscose Staple Fiber Sheeting Fabric from Mexico
A square construction plain weave fabric from 90% bleached viscose staple fibers, weighing under 170 g/m² with >33 ends/picks per cm and yarn number ≤68, fitting the sheeting definition in statistical note (b)(i). Ideal for bed linens and curtains. Falls under 5516.11.00 for its bleached state and dominant artificial staple fibers.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Submit technical specs including g/m², yarn number, and construction to prove sheeting classification per note (b)
• Ensure bleaching process documentation; over-bleaching may be seen as finished white, but base fits unbleached/bleached