Bleached Polyester Sheeting Fabric 613
This is a plain weave woven fabric made from artificial staple fibers, specifically polyester, weighing approximately 150 gsm with square construction and over 33 warp ends and picks per cm, classified as sheeting under statistical note (b)(i). It is bleached for a clean white finish, suitable for bed linens and apparel linings. The HTS 5516.91.0020 applies due to its unbleached/bleached status and precise sheeting specifications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dyed or printed
Dyed or colored sheeting shifts to 5516.92, as unbleached/bleached is strictly for natural white fabrics.
If made from mixed polyester/cotton staple fibers
Blends containing 85% or more artificial staple fibers with cotton fall under Chapter 55 heading 5515.
If predominantly cotton with <85% artificial fibers
Cotton base fabrics with minor artificial fiber content are classified in Chapter 52 as cotton wovens.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify square construction and thread count exceed 33 per sq cm with lab testing to confirm sheeting classification
• Provide mill certificates for fiber content (100% artificial staple fibers) and bleaching process documentation
• Avoid misclassification as printcloth by ensuring no pre-printed patterns and weight under 170 gsm
Related Products under HTS 5516.91.00.20
Polyester Sheeting 613 Grey Goods
Grey (unbleached) polyester staple fiber sheeting fabric type 613, plain woven with >33 singles yarns per sq cm, square construction, and under 170 gsm per statistical note (b)(i). Primarily exported as greige goods for further processing into linens. HTS 5516.91.0020 covers this unprocessed sheeting state.
Lyocell Staple Sheeting 613 Bleached
Bleached lyocell (Tencel) staple fiber woven sheeting fabric 613, square plain weave construction over 33 threads/cm², average yarn 62, 145 gsm. Premium sustainable fabric for shirts and sheets. Matches HTS 5516.91.0020 bleached sheeting criteria exactly.
Unbleached Viscose Sheeting 613 for Bedding
Unbleached plain weave sheeting fabric from viscose staple fibers, meeting 613 specs with 68 average yarn number, square weave, and >33 threads per sq cm under 170 gsm. Used primarily for mattress ticking and economical bed sheets. Falls under HTS 5516.91.0020 as unbleached sheeting of artificial staple fibers per statistical note (b)(i).
Bleached Acrylic Blend Sheeting Fabric 613
Bleached sheeting fabric (613) woven from 100% acrylic staple fibers, plain weave with precise square construction, average yarn number 65, and weight 140 gsm. Designed for lightweight apparel interlinings and home textiles. Classified in 5516.91.0020 for its bleached state and adherence to sheeting statistical note (b)(i).
Viscose Rayon Bleached Sheeting for Apparel
Bleached viscose rayon staple fiber sheeting (613), plain weave fabric of square construction with 40s yarn average, 152 gsm, and dense threading meeting statistical definitions. Ideal for dresses and blouses linings. Precisely fits HTS 5516.91.0020 as bleached sheeting.
Modal Sheeting Fabric 613 Unbleached
Unbleached modal (high-wet-modulus rayon) staple fiber sheeting 613, plain weave with square specs, 68 yarn number, lightweight at 160 gsm. Used in eco-friendly bedding and upholstery bases. HTS 5516.91.0020 for unbleached artificial staple sheeting per chapter notes.