40s Yarn Dyed Poly-Cotton Sheeting
Woven sheeting fabric using 40s average yarn number, 70% cotton/30% polyester, 150 gsm, square weave with 40 ends and picks per cm, piece-dyed for apparel lining. Meets Chapter 55 sheeting definition (b)(i) under 170 gsm. HTS 5516.42.00.27 applies to this dyed, cotton-main mix.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If knitted rather than woven
Knitted dyed polyester-cotton blends fall under Chapter 60, not woven Chapter 55.
If of yarns of different colors (not piece-dyed)
Yarn-dyed multi-color sheeting uses 5516.43, while piece-dyed plain color stays in 5516.42.
If cotton content >=36% and no artificial staple dominance
Higher cotton blends primarily classify in Chapter 52 cotton fabrics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document yarn number (68 or lower) and exact weave density to distinguish from poplin/broadcloth exclusions
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'sheeting' and dyeing process to prevent reclassification
Related Products under HTS 5516.42.00.27
Dyed Cotton-Polyester Sheeting Fabric
This plain weave fabric weighs 160 gsm, contains 60% cotton and 40% polyester staple fibers, mixed mainly with cotton, and meets sheeting criteria with square construction and over 33 warp ends per cm. It is dyed evenly for uniform color. Classified under 5516.42.00.27 as dyed sheeting of artificial staple fibers less than 85% mixed mainly with cotton.
Industrial Poly-Cotton Sheeting Roll
Heavy-duty dyed sheeting for workwear, 55% cotton/45% acrylic staple, 155 gsm, 45x45 ends/picks per cm square weave, average yarn 50s. Qualifies as sheeting per note (b)(i), dyed, cotton-main under 85% artificial. HTS 5516.42.00.27.
Napped Poly-Cotton Sheeting for Bed Linens
Soft napped plain weave sheeting, 65% cotton/35% viscose staple, 165 gsm, square construction >33 ends/cm, dyed navy blue for bedding. Napping allowed per sheeting note (b); <85% artificial with cotton main mix. Fits 5516.42.00.27 perfectly.
Apparel Lining Dyed Sheeting Fabric
Lightweight dyed sheeting for garment linings, 75% cotton/25% polyester staple, 140 gsm, square 38 ends/cm, yarn 60s. Meets all sheeting specs (b)(i), dyed, mainly cotton mix. Precise fit for 5516.42.00.27.
Home Textile Poly-Cotton Sheeting
Dyed sheeting for curtains/drapes, 62% cotton/38% viscose staple, 158 gsm, 42x42 construction, 55s yarn. Napped finish allowed, qualifies sheeting note (b)(i), <85% artificial mainly cotton. 5516.42.00.27.