Polyester Filament-Viscose Sheeting for Bed Linens from China
Lightweight sheeting fabric (627) for bed linens, plain weave under 170 g/m², square with >33 ends/picks/cm², yarn number ≤68, less than 85% viscose staple mixed mainly with polyester filaments. Fits statistical note (b)(i) precisely, distinguishing from cheesecloth or printcloth. Bleached finish enhances softness.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Test for filament vs staple ratio; filaments must dominate mix to stay in 5516.21, avoiding 5513
• Provide statistical note compliance declaration; common pitfall is incorrect yarn number reporting
• For retail cuts, separate from bulk to prevent set classification under different rules