Dyed Cotton-Viscose Sheeting Fabric from Mexico
A dyed square construction sheeting fabric with 70% viscose staple fibers and 30% cotton, weighing 160 gsm and over 33 threads per sq cm of yarn number 65. Classified under HTS 5516.42.00 for dyed woven fabrics mixed mainly or solely with cotton but <85% artificial staple fibers. Meets sheeting definition but stays in Chapter 55 due to fiber mix.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide weave specs and yarn counts to prove sheeting construction; label exact percentages to avoid reclassification
• Pitfall: Bulk shipments without invoices specifying dye type lead to delays