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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If 36% or more cotton by weight
Shifts to Chapter 52 for woven cotton fabrics >=36% cotton, even if mixed with synthetics.
If >=85% artificial staple fibers
Pure or high-content artificial staple woven fabrics fall under heading 5515, excluding mixed mainly with cotton.
If unbleached or bleached, not dyed
Undyed versions of the same sheeting classify under 5516.41, with dyeing determining the subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% artificial staple and mainly cotton mix per statistical notes
• Provide weave specs (gsm, ends/picks per cm, yarn number) in documentation to prove 'sheeting' classification
• Avoid mislabeling as printcloth; ensure no print patterns and meets square construction over 33 ends/cm
Related Products under HTS 5516.42.00.27
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.
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.
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.