Bleached Acrylic-Viscose Sheeting Fabric
A square construction plain weave fabric weighing 150 gsm with >33 ends/picks per sq cm, mixed <85% artificial staple (acrylic) with viscose filaments. Falls under HTS 5516.21.00 as bleached sheeting per chapter note (b)(i). Used for lightweight bedding or apparel linings.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | 14.9% | +35.0% | 49.9% |
| π²π½Mexico | 14.9% | +10.0% | 24.9% |
| π¨π¦Canada | 14.9% | +10.0% | 24.9% |
| π©πͺGermany | 14.9% | +10.0% | 24.9% |
| π―π΅Japan | 14.9% | +10.0% | 24.9% |
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Alternative Classifications
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If 85%+ artificial staple fibers
Higher staple content moves to pure artificial staple heading without filament mix.
If mixed with cotton staple instead
Cotton mixtures classify separately from man-made filament blends.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Document square construction with thread count specs (>33 per sq cm) to qualify as sheeting
β’ Bleaching process must be certified as optical or peroxide to distinguish from dyed fabrics
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