Printed Cotton-Polyester Sheeting Fabric from China
This plain weave fabric weighs 150 gsm, contains 70% cotton and 30% polyester staple fibers, with over 35 warp ends and picks per cm, meeting the sheeting definition in statistical note (b)(i). It is printed with floral patterns and used for apparel linings. Classified under 5516.44.0027 as printed sheeting mixed mainly with cotton, less than 85% artificial staple fibers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% artificial staple and mainly cotton mix for Chapter 55 classification
• Provide weave specs (gsm, ends/picks per cm, yarn number) in documentation to prove 'sheeting' per statistical notes
• Avoid misclassification as printcloth by ensuring it exceeds printcloth specs or isn't strictly 43-68 yarn numbers