Dyed Poly-Cotton Sheeting Fabric from China
Dyed plain weave sheeting fabric with 70% polyester staple fibers and 30% cotton, 160 gsm, square construction with >33 ends/picks per cm. Falls under HTS 5516.42.00.90 due to <85% artificial staple mixed with cotton, dyed, and matching sheeting specs but 'other'. Ideal for bedding.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Document square construction and pick count to distinguish from printcloth exclusions
• Label with precise percentages; blends over 50% cotton risk Chapter 52
• Check for napping, as it affects poplin/broadcloth definitions